Integration Aide

Department of Education Victoria – Caulfield VIC 3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria Caulfield South Primary School (CSPS) is located in Caulfield South, ten‑kilometres south‑east of Melbourne’s Central Business District, and within the City of Glen Eira local government area. The school has a quiet suburban location away from main roads, with boundaries adjoining parkland and residential properties. The current enrolment is 498, with most families residing in the school’s zone. Students are taught in straight grades at each year‑level, with our Prep to Year 3 classrooms located within and around the original 1928 building, and our Year 4 to Year 6 classrooms within and around our modern Senior Learning Centre. The original 1928 building is surrounded by attractive gardens, an extensive playground, play equipment and a synthetic turf oval. Parent fundraising has enabled the installation of a nature play space and bamboo forest. The SFOE Index for the school is in the low band (indicating a highly advantaged community) and 15% of students have English as an Additional Language. No students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school delivers the Victorian Curriculum, with a focus on delivering high‑impact English and Mathematics instruction aligned with the school‑developed REED Instructional Model . This model focuses on four stages of a lesson; review, explicit teaching and engage (interchangeable in order) and discussion. These stages link to the High‑Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS). The school is accredited to deliver the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme (PYP). This approach is guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, within which students can broaden their learning by developing their conceptual understandings and strengthening their knowledge and skills across, between and beyond subject areas. The school delivers a specialist learning program that caters to the broad needs and interests of all students. Each student participates in weekly sessions in Languages Other Than English (LOTE, Italian), Music and Performing Arts, Physical Education and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Visual Arts. The use of digital technology to enhance learning is prioritised and includes tablets (iPads) available to students in Prep and Year 1, school‑purchased Chromebooks available to students in Years 2 and 3, and a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD, Chromebooks) program for students in Years 4, 5 and 6. Other school priority programs include: Buddy Program for students in Prep to be matched with a buddy in Year 5. Green Machine program, with a focus on sustainability. Choir and Orchestra programs, run for students with a passion for performing. Drum Corps program, where students in Years 5 and 6 learn to play in a marching band. Hebrew Immersion Program and Jewish Life; opportunities for our students to pursue language and culture programs outside of school hours onsite. Selection Criteria SC1: 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. Role An 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 programme. 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 co‑ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager. Assisting teachers, within an educational programme, 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. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction. 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. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples. 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. 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 Communicates 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 and procedure Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programmes independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co‑ordination, 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 programmes Provides medical intervention support to a student(s), under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille 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 (email protected). 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: 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: Other Information 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 condition 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 Conditions of Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr