Middle School Reception

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1437851Job posted: 07/10/2024Closes: 20/10/2024Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.SC7 One of the core responsibilities of schools is to keep children safe. Ministerial Order 870 and the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority, (VRQA) outline the responsibilities of schools for child safety. What is your understanding of the standards and how can you support the implementation in your role?RoleAn education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).A role at this range may include:Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the coordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time.Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options.An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will work subject to guidance from the Assistant Principal, Business Manager and Office Manager:Classroom SupportCheck progress reports for students who are on behaviour/homework cards.Contact and follow up on students and parents who have not completed work requirements.Interpret attendance data - students who have missed classes during the day - contact with teachers/Head of sub school/parents.Communication:Answering Sub School reception phones and attending to student needs.Identifies students that have significant attendance issues and bring to attention of head of Middle School/SWC.Pro actively phone families of students identified as being 'at risk' to ensure that the student is encouraged and supported to attend school.Records ManagementMaintain attendance data - contact with parents.Prepare Presentation night certificates and program.Maintenance of school resources:Ensure identified risks regarding equipment, resources and facilities are reported to appropriate personnel within the school.Prepare equipment for teacher and student use.Other Typical dutiesFollow suspension process including, completing suspension form on a school level, mail out, input into Compass attendance and CASES 21.Administrative tasks such as photocopying for sub school, data entry.Typing minutes of meeting.Sourcing materials.Assisting with Co-ordination camps/events run by sub school.Assist in the preparation of NAPLAN.Duties as directed by sub school leaders.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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.The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.A cover sheet providing your name, home address and telephone contact details; please provide evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia (i.e. copy of passport); a specific one-page response to each of the selection criteria with regard to the position advertised; a summary of experience and qualifications; names, contact details, nature of relationship to you, mobile number and email addresses of three (3) referees who can provide information regarding your application in relation to the key selection criteria.Location ProfileInformation about Doncaster Secondary College, its ethos, programs and the Strategic Plan 2022-2025, Vision, Values and Mission Statement can be obtained at our website www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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