Teacher Aide

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1454632
Job posted: 26/11/2024
Closes: 09/12/2024
Location ProfileEastwood Primary School and Deaf Facility, in partnership with its community, seeks to optimise the potential of each individual and promote a friendly, safe and healthy school environment. We aim to extend knowledge, challenge thinking, provide choice and ignite passions. The Facility for Deaf/Hearing Impaired students services the surrounding districts. Deaf students are integrated with additional support provided by Teachers of the Deaf.
The School was opened in 1953 in quiet surroundings in Ringwood East in the City of Maroondah. The 355 students are mostly from the local area with the Facility for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students servicing the surrounding districts. 2014 was the completion of stage 1 of a full rebuild of the school and 2016 saw the completion of stage 2, which delivered state of the art, contemporary, open learning spaces in three interconnected learning pods.
The school's motto 'Enthusiasm Precedes Success' empowers individuals and teams to develop a sense of connectedness, purpose and zest for learning. We seek to build self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience in order for our students to approach life experiences, opportunities and challenges with self-assurance and energy.
At Eastwood Primary, teaching practice and curriculum planning begin with the understanding that all students can learn and succeed.
Teaching and LearningMulti-age groups across the schoolStudents building on existing knowledge and skillsStaff articulating learning intentions for lessons and developing learning programs to achieve thisDifferentiation of content, process and products to enable all students to achieve their potentialThe pursuit of excellenceThe acquisition of thinking, problem solving and decision making skillsCelebration of improvement, achievement and successDeveloping self-esteem, self-discipline and an understanding of the rights of othersDeveloping self-confidence, and a preparedness to persist, respond to change and take up opportunitiesDeveloping pride and respect for the environmentUsing teaching approaches, strategies and assessments that are comprehensively planned by teams using AusVELS to maximise student learning.Providing Individual Learning Plans for students with additional needs.Integrating deaf and hard of hearing students into classes with hearing peers and supported by Teacher of the DeafProviding specialist programs in Performing Arts, Physical Education, Visual Arts and LOTE – AuslanCommunicating student learning to parents using three-way conferences, portfolios, two written reports and student support meetingsIntegrating ICT across the curriculum using a variety of interactive devices1:1 tablet program that is currently being rolled out across the schoolAt Eastwood, we have a clearly articulated Student Wellbeing practice which is documented in The Eastwood Primary School Engagement and Wellbeing Policy. Our approach is based on researched best practice and focuses on the whole school, small groups of children and individual students.
Selection 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.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).
ResponsibilitiesProvides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routinesSupports communication between teachers and parentsCommunicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilitiesProvides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and liftingCommunicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and informationAddresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedureProvides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom settingSupports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programsProvides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidanceProvides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and brailleWho 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.
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks' notice.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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