Trauma-Informed Educational Support Specialist

Melbourne Citymission Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hester Hornbrook Academy in Melbourne is seeking Educational Support staff to join a multidisciplinary classroom team delivering specialised support to achieve educational outcomes for young people aged 15-25. You will assist with assessments, interventions and data-informed planning to tailor supports to individual student needs.

The role involves contributing to learning environments, supporting literacy and numeracy, using digital platforms, maintaining records and participating in

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Education Support, Community Services or related discipline.
• Proven ability to assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas including literacy and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records using IT applications. Including, the ability to collect, analyse and interpret data to support student outcomes.
• Proven experience working with young people with complex needs, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, are from diverse cultural backgrounds, or have experienced barriers to education such as trauma, mental health challenges, or out-of-home care.
• Demonstrated ability to use digital platforms such as Canvas, Sentral, Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Teams) for curriculum design, student assessment, feedback, and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to engage students in digital learning environments and support consistent documentation and communication across teams.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance requirements, including the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the VCAA expectations for senior secondary settings.
• Show a detailed understanding of the current NCCD guidelines to ensure that all staff practices are aligned to providing the required evidence to document the support that is provided to each individual student.
• Ability to use technology and resources to effectively perform the role.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop and maintain classroom learning environments which places high expectation on learning for wellbeing and wellbeing for learning.
• Support and model a learning environment which is safe, respectful and productive.
• Apply an understanding of HOPE to support students in a way that allows them to Engage, Equip, Empower and Extend, while demonstrating a thorough understanding of a range of interventions that promote engagement and inclusivity, build rapport, and develop prosocial behaviours and relationships.
• Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas including literacy and numeracy skills.
• Use data as evidence to inform practice and funding through the NCCD, including tracking interventions/screeners, managing data entry and utilising data to support students and prepare learning plans to improve their literacy/numeracy outcomes.
• Contribute to the planning and participation in extra-curricular activities, events, excursions and overnight camps.
• Maintain accurate records using the school's Student Management system and learning management systems, including regular wellbeing case noting and prepare/contribute to reports (including NCCD) as required.
• Participate in regular supervision, whole school and campus meetings, the performance review processes, professional learning and a culture of continuous review and improvement in line with the Hester Hornbrook Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plans (AIP).
• Ensure all Child Safe, risk management and Hester Hornbrook documentation requirements are adhered to.
• Have a strong understanding of the NCCD guidelines and competencies in documenting and fulling NCCD requirements.
• Ability to use technology and resources to effectively perform the role.

Job description

Hester Hornbrook Academy in Melbourne is seeking Educational Support staff to join a multidisciplinary classroom team delivering specialised support to achieve educational outcomes for young people aged 15-25. You will assist with assessments, interventions and data-informed planning to tailor supports to individual student needs.

The role involves contributing to learning environments, supporting literacy and numeracy, using digital platforms, maintaining records and participating in