Literacy Learning Support Officer ES1-3 - Fulltime

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Keysborough Secondary College is seeking a dedicated Intervention Support Officer to deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group literacy interventions and track student progress. You will collaborate with Inclusion Leaders, Literacy Lead, and teachers to implement the college literacy framework and adapt strategies to individual needs.

The role requires strong communication, cultural competency, and a commitment to safe, inclusive school practices, with hours Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:06pm and alignment to

Qualifications

• SC1. Understanding of inclusion support and intervention knowledge.
• SC2. Ability to develop and implement literacy intervention programs.
• SC3. Capacity to monitor achievement and growth data for interventions.
• SC4. Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
• SC5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; culturally competent.

Responsabilités

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group intervention programs.
• Collaborate with Inclusion Leader and Literacy Lead to implement literacy framework.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on data.
• Maintain records of participation, progress and outcomes.
• Support teachers with strategies and resources to improve literacy outcomes.

Connaissances

Intervention delivery

Literacy support

Data analysis

Communication

Description du poste

Department of Education Victoria – Keysborough VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Keysborough Secondary College is a multi-campus school with one campus in Keysborough (Acacia Campus) and one in Springvale South (Banksia Campus). Both campuses offer programs for students in years 7-12 with an organisational structure arranged around Junior and Senior sub-schools.

Enrolments in the College stand at around 2300 and are growing. The College provides a broad range of VCE, VCE-VM and VET subjects for our students across the two campuses. The College also has a significant International Students Program with its own ELC.

Student achievement and engagement is generally above Like School groups and retention is high. Our student population is culturally and linguistically diverse and characterised by families of high SFOE as a result of which the college attracts significant Equity Funding.General Satisfaction with the College, as measured by the Parent Opinion Survey, is consistently high and in 2024 was 86%.

Our college Vision states that: At Keysborough College, we are a diverse learning community where every student thrives. Our RED values (Respect, Excellence, and Diversity) are at the heart of our college. By prioritising wellbeing and fostering student agency, we empower students to take ownership of their learning through meaningful and individualised pathways. Through the promotion of the RED Values, implementation of the SWPBS framework, our students thrive.

At Keysborough Secondary College we promote teaching and learning that is collaborative, technology rich, reflective, purposeful and personalised that prepares students for our rapidly changing world.Our Teaching and Learning model employ evidence-based practices aligned with the VTLM 2.0 to create engaging learning environments that foster academic and personal growth. We have a strong emphasis on teaching teams through the Professional Learning Communities and Domain Teams, which enables staff to work collaboratively to provide an engaging and rigorous curriculum. Provision of opportunities for targeted intervention, and extension and enrichment are included in the learning program to ensure that students are supported at the point of need.

Keysborough Secondary College has undergone an extensive renewal program with the construction of two Junior Village neighbourhoods, a Senior Village neighbourhood, and a purpose-built STEM Centre on each Campus. Construction or refurbishment of a Food Technology, The Arts and Technology Centre on each campus has also been completed. The final stage has been completed for the new Administration Centre on the Banksia Campus and the refurbishment of the Music area at the Acacia Campus.

Selection Criteria

SC1. Demonstrated understanding of inclusion support and evidence of knowledge of intervention programs at an individual and small group level.

SC2. Experience and/or ability in the development and implementation of intervention programs that support student outcomes, with particular focus on supporting literacy outcomes.

SC3. Demonstrated capacity to monitor and respond to achievement and growth data for students engaged in intervention programs.

SC4. Demonstrated experience working successfully within a multi-disciplinary team.

SC5. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including cultural competence and sensitivity.

SC6. Ability to actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all children in line with the Child Safe Standards.

Role

To provide targeted intervention support for students at Keysborough Secondary College. To support the development and implementation of the Keysborough Secondary College approach to intervention by implementing and monitoring small group and 1:1 intervention program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the needs of student Priority Cohorts will be addressed in all aspects of their role (Priority Cohorts include Indigenous, Out of Home Care, Inclusion, Youth Justice and Equity funded students).
• Work with the Inclusion AP and Literacy Leader to assist in the development and implementation of a college wide literacy framework.
• Liaise with Inclusion Assistant Principal and key College groups, to ensure effective delivery of the literacy intervention Programs.
• Work with staff within the literacy intervention Programs to ensure common approaches, methodologies and understanding of the literacy intervention Program.
• Provide targeted intervention support for students to improve their academic outcomes.
• Assist in developing further literacy Intervention Programs as required.
• Deliver small-group and one-to-one intervention programs aligned with school priorities.
• Develop & review targeted learning goals for students within the intervention program.
• Implement evidence-based strategies to support students with identified learning needs.
• Collaborate with Teachers, Inclusion Leaders, Year Level Leaders, and Wellbeing staff to identify students requiring intervention.
• Monitor student progress and adjust intervention approaches based on data and observed growth.
• Support Professional Learning Teams and Domains to collect and analyse multiple sources of data to assess literacy and the learning impact.
• Support Professional Learning Teams and Domains to engage in key improvement activities, such as moderation and peer observations, that aim to improve literacy outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, progress, and outcomes.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Keysborough Secondary College intervention model.
• Support classroom teachers with strategies and resources to enhance learning outcomes for targeted students.
• Participate in professional learning to stay informed about effective intervention practices.
• Communicate regularly with relevant staff and families regarding student progress and intervention plans.
• Undertake other duties related to the role as directed by the College Principal, Inclusion Assistant Principal or the Inclusion Leadership Team.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

This position is fulltime. The hours of attendance are Mon-Fri from 8:00am - 4:06pm. Remuneration is in line with the Education Support Salaries, level 1, range 3. Please contact the College Human Resources Manager by phone on 03 9798 1*** if you have any questions.

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx