Teacher Aide - 5 days per week. 9am-3.30pm.

Overview

Work type: Part time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Occupation: Teacher

Location: Ballarat

Reference: 1480687

Location Profile

School Profile

VISION

`Every child will flourish with time, effort and support.'

VALUES

We value the 3 R`s

RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY RELATIONSHIPS

We demonstrate them when:

We RESPECT:

• Individual differences
• Ourselves
• Cultural diversity
• Others opinions
• Others feelings
• Property

We take RESPONSIBILITY for:

• Our behaviour
• Our actions
• Our attendance
• Our learning
• Our belongings
• Our dress code
• Our school
• Our environment
• Doing our best

We build RELATIONSHIPS with each other by:

• Being honest & trustworthy
• Caring about the feelings of others
• Treating others fairly
• Being well mannered
• Resolving differences calmly

MISSION

We believe that each child will succeed through experiencing quality in:

• A broad and challenging curriculum;
• An enriching program of extra-curricular activities and visits;
• A stimulating learning environment;
• Leveraging digital & up-to-date learning resources
• Innovative teaching and an investigative approach to learning
• An ethos of support, challenge, reflection and encouragement to succeed; and
• Learning partnerships between school, home and community.

CONTEXT

Alfredton Primary School is situated in Ballarat West and has long been a school of choice in the community.

School enrolments peaked at over 600 in 2016. Numbers are now in the high 400s.

The school is held in high regard within and beyond the community Students enjoy an excellent environment, not only for their learning, but also for their active and passive recreational pursuits.
The Alfredton school community has the expectation that all children will reach their full academic and personal potential with the school providing appropriate curriculum programs and effective teaching practices. The school is part of the South Western Victoria Region.

Whilst the key focus of the school is Literacy and Numeracy, classroom programs provide a broad curriculum across all key learning areas - the Arts, English, Health, Physical Education, Mathematics, Languages Other Than English, Science, Humanities and Technology.
The classroom programs are supported by Educational Support Staff, ESS. Specialist teachers conduct weekly classes in well-resourced specialist classrooms in Japanese, Physical Education, Visual and Performing Arts and Science. In addition, a tutoring program (TLI), Literacy Support and High Achievers Program (VHAP) are provided.

As well as a comprehensive curriculum, an extensive range of extra curricula enrichment activities are offered, which include sport, performing arts, instrumental music tuition, choir, structured clubs, special days, an annual concert/multi-media event, excursions, incursions, and camps. Students also enjoy many opportunities for leadership.

Restorative Practices underly our Code of Conduct. Values based education and Respectful Relationships is taught at all year levels. Student Voice and Agency is promoted and actioned across the school.

Individualised Education Plans are developed for students at all levels to deliver personalised and differentiated learning at each student point of need.

All learning environments have access to high quality facilities, programs, equipment, and current technology, allowing students to experience exciting, hands-on student-centred learning, catering their interests and talents through access to networked devices.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is implemented from Year 4 and enhances digital learning and development of ICT skills across key learning areas.

As part of their commitment to the development of a highly effective learning environment, and to take advantage of opportunities to pursue their own professional growth, the staff reflect on ways to improve overall team performance. The staff are focussed on refining, improving, and changing instructional practices to improve student achievement by committing to the implementation of the Professional Learning Team (PLT) Inquiry Cycle which is meticulously planned, implemented, and reviewed.

Inquiries are based on the Department of Educations Improvement Cycle:

• Evaluate and Diagnose
• Prioritise and Set Goals
• Develop and Plan
• Implement and Monitor

To strengthen family engagement in learning and wellbeing and lift our student outcomes, we welcome parents, involvement in their child's learning through; School Council, information evenings, parent-teacher interviews, community events, media platforms, feedback, and our open-door policy.

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 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 co-ordination 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. 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

Responsibilities may include:

• 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 student/s 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 programs 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 programs
• 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.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants 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. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders 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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

• 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 conditions 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx