Teacher Aide

Overview

Work type: Part time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Occupation: Other

Location: Camperdown

Reference: 1478237

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

[Attendance requirement for this position]

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

• Conducts routine scientific procedures and/or data collection, collation, and analysis
• Applies basic scientific principles to enable the performance of a variety of interrelated technical tasks
• Provides specialised knowledge that is relied upon to deliver support services, under direction (e.g. information technology and technical support in science laboratories, food technologies and libraries)
• Contributes to a small project team providing technical support to a school/s
• Conducts training and/or instruction with respect to scientific processes
• Prepares experiments or use of equipment and conducts demonstrations, where required, under direct supervision
• Undertakes relevant occupational health and safety requirements and, where necessary, risk assessments within the relative work area
• Undertakes low/medium risk tasks as defined by the Departmental Risk Matrix or its successor

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

Other Information

This position will involve classroom support and working in the science lab.

Location Profile

[Cobden Technical School serves the town of Cobden and its surrounding dairy farming district. Cobden is located 200kms south west of Melbourne and 50kms from the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most scenic coastal drives.
Cobden Technical School, established in 1969, is the only school in Victoria to have retained the name `Technical' from an earlier time when there was a separate Technical Schools Division within the Department of Education. The continuation of the name was the wish of the local community, with whom the school continues to enjoy a positive and mutually supportive relationship.

Cobden Technical School has been extremely innovative in resourcing its comprehensive, student-centred curriculum. Through the recruitment and training of teachers directly from the world of commerce and industry, the school delivers Year 7-12 courses, culminating in a broad range of subjects within the VCE, VET and VCE VM pathways.
Cobden Technical School is the lead-school in the Corangamite Trade Training Cluster. A $2.5m investment to upgrade the facilities and equipment for the Automotive, Building and Construction, and Electro-Technology subjects has further enhanced the substantial vocational opportunities already offered by the school. Building works valued at $6.6 million will commence in 2025 to build a new administration centre, library and student amenities.

In keeping with the school's motto, Cobden Technical School is strongly 'Committed To Students, Committed to Success'. We believe that the development of emotional and intellectual intelligence, coupled with an environment where learning is enjoyable, are central to our work to seek and celebrate successful outcomes for students. Staff at Cobden Technical School have established a culture of learning where every student is able to achieve significant growth.

Cobden Technical School prides itself on understanding and acknowledging that its students, staff and community are its greatest strength and resource. The strong relationships that exist within the school itself and between the school and the wider community have led to wonderful outcomes for many young people.Enter Free Text Description here]

Responsibilities

• Support students in class as directed by teachers.
• Participate in planning and preparation with teachers on a regular basis.
• Participate in professional learning activities as required.