Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Our school 

We are a secondary school of around 340 students and 60 staff. We pride ourselves on the `family¿ atmosphere of our college, where every student is known by name and has a strong sense of belonging. 

Our students mix well between year levels; this friendliness is especially striking in our music program, school productions, ski program and at the start of each day in our Vertical Home Groups. We have a strong sporting culture, with individuals and teams regularly competing at State level. 

Our college is large enough to offer an extensive curriculum, both academic and applied, that allows our senior students to confidently embark on the career pathway of their choice.  

The College has a proud record of achievement; NAPLAN, VCE, Student Survey Results, Staff Survey and Parent Survey Results are, in almost every area, well above like schools and above state averages. This is due to our talented and hard-working staff, friendly and positive rural students, and supportive wider community. 

¿Our facilities 

The College is proud of its spacious and beautiful landscaped grounds. We have a stadium with an indoor basketball court, gymnasium and squash courts (that we share with our local community after hours), a college hall with excellent sound and lighting (that is used for college concerts and productions), two large ovals, tennis courts and ample recreational space for active and passive activity.  
Our college classrooms are inviting, with excellent ICT functionality and well-resourced with specialised equipment. 

Our people 

Our staff have built a fantastic workplace culture here at the college, where we enjoy learning from each other as well as encouraging and supporting our staff to engage with the very best in professional learning beyond our school.  

We have an excellent induction and mentorship program to support new staff, tailored to their needs and experience.  

Our workplace is known for its friendly atmosphere, that extends beyond the school day with regular organised social activities. 

Our community 

Alexandra Secondary College stands on the Country of the Taungurung people, nestled between mountains and alongside the Goulburn River and Lake Eildon. It is an outstanding place to enjoy the great outdoors or enjoy the increasingly renowned hospitality industry. 

We are committed to always being a school community where all members of our school community are welcomed, accepted, and treated equitably.  

Our wider rural community is friendly and welcoming to new people and very supportive of our school.  

Alexandra is located 140 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, with a population of nearly 3,000. Our college serves as the only secondary school for the nearby towns of Marysville, Eildon, Narbethong, Buxton, Taggerty, Thornton, Merton, Molesworth and surrounds. Over ninety percent of primary students feed into our school, which is unique and adds to the family atmosphere where students not only learn together but grow up together. 

1.    The ability to develop positive relationships and work with children experiencing physical, intellectual, communication and socialization problems.

2.    The ability to participate in discussions and meetings with individual students, families and professional personnel.

3.    Skills and empathy required to provide basic physical and emotional care for students.

4.    Highly developed teamwork skills and initiative.

5.    Skills relating to the implementation of educational assistance programs.

The flexibility to tailor workload to meet the educational needs of the student and be present for the requirements of the student¿s educational program is crucial to being able to meet these criteria.

** Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria.

The flexibility to tailor workload to meet the educational needs of the student and be present for the requirements of the student¿s educational program is crucial to being able to meet these criteria.

** Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria.
 

¿ Assist students on an individual or group basis in classroom or withdrawal situations to implement educational programs
¿ Assist with communication between students and teachers, particularly with the communication of instructions and work requirements
¿ Assist with communication between the school and specific student¿s families 
¿ Provide basic physical and emotional care for specific students
¿ Participate in planning and program support group meetings as required
¿ Assist in the preparation and production of curriculum support materials
¿ Assist with supervision of students on excursions, camps, sporting activities, therapy sessions, etc where appropriate
¿ Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and the evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement
¿ Complete other duties as directed by the Principal

At At Alexandra Secondary College, our integration students have a range of specific special needs, including intellectual, physical and behavioural needs. The integration team consists of:
¿ Principal (Nigel Lyttle)
¿ Integration Support Teacher ( Rebecca Van Lierop)
¿ Integration Team Leader (Monique McDonald)
¿ Integration Aides
¿ Integration Students and families
¿ Classroom teachers

Integration Aides work within this team to ensure that the needs of each individual student are met and that their learning opportunities are maximized. Students receive allocations of Integration resources according to their individual needs and resources available. The Integration team will decide on the best use of these allocations, in terms of timing and direction of integration assistance. The educational needs of the student is the prime factor in determining the Integration Aides time in the school.
Contact Rebecca Van Lierop by email:  ***************@education.vic.gov.au

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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 *******@education.vic.gov.au

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

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