Teaching and Learning Support (Education Support Role) Job posted: 16/09/2024 Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1436589 Closes: 10/10/2024 Location Profile Ascot Vale Heights School is a state government P-12 school that caters for students diagnosed with an Intellectual Developmental Disorder.
We are deeply passionate about preparing young people to reach their full potential and become active and engaged global learners.
AVHS provides evidence-based learning that maximises the independence of each person in an innovative, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
It is located in the Travancore Estate of Ascot Vale.
The school offers excellent programs to promote the learning and independence skills of all students.
Specialist classes include Physical Education, Music, Art, and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen and Garden Program.
Parents are engaged and actively participate in their children's education.
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.
A role at this range may include: Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes, typically involving accountability for a single function or the coordination 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 requiring specific qualifications and/or training.
Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles.
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.
Addresse 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, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides.
Provides medical intervention support to students, 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 The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, 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 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.
Contact: To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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