Positive Behaviour Support Specialist – School

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Victoria is seeking a Complex Behaviour Support Education Support role to work within a public school setting, focusing on wellbeing and behaviour support for students with complex needs.

Under the direction of school leadership, you will build staff capacity, implement evidence-based interventions, and coordinate services to promote positive behaviour and engagement across the learning community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in positive behaviour support and working with children or adolescents with disability and additional needs.
• Strong observation and analysis skills to inform adjustments and supports.
• Familiarity with disability inclusion processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
• Supports communication between teachers and parents.
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities.
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
• Communicating with students to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy.
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.

Skills

Behaviour support

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Data collection

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in behaviour support/psychology/education/allied health

Job description

Department of Education Victoria in Victoria is seeking a Complex Behaviour Support Education Support role to work within a public school setting, focusing on wellbeing and behaviour support for students with complex needs.

Under the direction of school leadership, you will build staff capacity, implement evidence-based interventions, and coordinate services to promote positive behaviour and engagement across the learning community.