Wellbeing and Engagement Support

Overview

Work type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

Occupation: Teacher

Location: Shepparton

Reference: 1480040

Selection Criteria

SC1: Demonstrated awareness and understanding of the issues encountered by children and experience in using evidence-based practices to support students with complex needs and the wider school community.

SC2: Proven capacity to work in a team to build strong, positive relationships with students, staff and parents, and to foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

SC3: Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in working collaboratively with partner agencies and families to support the needs of young people.

SC4: Demonstrated capacity to support school staff to devise a range of small-group and whole-school programs that address social and emotional student needs, improving mental health and wellbeing.

SC5: Ability to use resources within the school community, Department of Education, and from external providers to improve student engagement, connectedness, and learning outcomes.

Role

The role supports student engagement through the development and implementation of programs and strategies that aim to improve their general wellbeing, identity, and sense of connectedness to school.

This role may also include, but is not limited to:

• Identify students facing difficulties with attendance, behaviour and engagement, and develop interventions and strategies.
• Support students with specific social, emotional and learning needs to engage with school.
• Work with a broad range of service providers and Departmental staff while maintaining confidentiality with student medical and wellbeing history.
• Support the planning of learning programs, excursions and events with the aim of deeper student engagement and connectedness to school.

Guidelines are broad and day to day direction minimal. This role requires effective liaison with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and community service providers. There will be close interaction with a range of staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

Student Support

• Keep relevant, professional and up-to-date case notes on identified students to monitor progress and develop robust support plans
• Working with key stakeholders both within and beyond the school community to support students to achieve their personal and academic potential
• Communicate with staff regarding student wellbeing, health, and safety concerns in a timely manner
• Collect, analyse, and report data regarding wellbeing issues to the Principal
• Document plans for students with consideration to wellbeing and safety strategies
• Engage in reportable conduct duties and emergency management procedures
• Provision of one-on-one mentoring support and counselling for students as required and where appropriate

Wellbeing Programs & Intervention

• Implement and facilitate targeted group intervention programs to support students at risk such as social skills, resilience, friendship and anxiety
• Liaise with Principal to discuss appropriate referrals and support
• Support of the Disability Inclusion Program.
• Contribute to the creation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Student Support Group (SSG) meetings.

Other Duties

• At all times working to create a professional environment that upholds the school¿s values
• Assist the Principal where required
• Undertake other operational duties relevant to the field of responsibility as requested by the Principal

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

Location Profile

Ardmona Primary School is located in a picturesque setting, 1.3 kilometres from Mooroopna in a growing residential area of the Goulburn valley. The school¿s family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index is 0.5588. The staffing profile consists of a principal (1.0), 2 class teachers (0.4 each) including 1-1 tutor (TLI), 2 full-time ES classroom support (1.0) and Business Manager (0.3).

Our agreed values are for each student to ¿Be safe, be respectful and be a learner". Ardmona Primary Schools¿ successful model of instruction is responsive and trauma-informed, proudly incorporating Berry Street Educational Model principles. Strong relationships underpin the delivery of curriculum, personal well-being and learning supports with all students.

The school¿s capital upgrades the previous year continue to be put to use, with the school now boasting a dedicated kitchen classroom, music room; outdoor learning space with benches and decking; shaded sand play / early years space, large covered playground, sensory and inclusive learning environments with outdoor musical instruments, surfaced basketball / netball court, sporting oval, painted asphalt play and learning areas. Individual learning hub areas are built into classrooms for specialized learning and wellbeing support.