First Aid & Attendance Officer

Lara Secondary College will be in its twentieth year of operation in 2023.  We have built the school with a clear vision for continuous improvement with the student at the centre of all that we do. Our vision and direction is guided by our values of EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, COMMITMENT AND RESPECT which is centered on our College Motto Realise Your Potential.

Our agreed purpose is to ensure that all students are successful in reaching their potential in the shared knowledge that all students can learn. The College offers a rich and broad curriculum across all year levels. Students in Years 7/8 work in pods of two classes enabling high levels of monitoring, learning and differentiation with two core teachers to ensure that strong relationships are built as student's transition to the secondary setting We also have a broad range of elective-based subjects at Year 10, and we offer many opportunities for students to select their VCE or VCE Vocational Major/VET subjects according to their academic passions.

Lara Secondary College is committed to work as a Professional Learning Community (Defour and Defour) and we are committed to working collaboratively to establish a guaranteed and viable Curriculum as well as closely monitoring student learning and ensuring that a structured process of intervention is in place to ensure that all students learn.

At Lara Secondary College every student is supported to be their best and learn to their full potential in an environment where teachers are passionate about their work and their students.   

The College has a strong focus on delivering high quality teacher practice via the implementation of a Common Instructional Model, which focuses on the 9 High Yield Teaching Strategies outlined in Dr. Jane Pollock's book Classroom Instruction that Works (Marzano, Pickering & Pollock).

School Wide Positive Behaviours is our framework for the ongoing support and development of student wellbeing.  These priorities are embedded in our practice and enable the school to be clearly focused on the work that is critical to student success. We know that relationships between students and teachers have a large impact on student learning and our work. We understand that students learn best when they relate well to their teachers, when they feel safe and secure.

Our intensive pastoral care curriculum across Years 7 - 12 includes a structured program to support the development of academic success, individual self-esteem, learning confidence, resilience and persistence, as well as the essential ability to relate positively to others. We pride ourselves on strong and positive relationships between staff and students and work with passion and enthusiasm to ensure that every student gains the maximum benefit from their secondary education at Lara Secondary College.

Lara Secondary College has a very strong focus on the five main areas listed below:

Common Instructional Teaching Model

All teachers at the College deliver their lessons in an agreed Common Instructional Model based on the implementation of 9 evidence based High Yield Teaching strategies. Such teaching strategies are implemented in order to gain high level achievement growth for all students across Years 7 - 12. Teaching staff regularly collaborate to ensure high quality teaching strategies are implemented across every class within the College.

Student Engagement Policy

The College implements very clear guidelines in relation to student management and health and wellbeing. Such clear and concise documentation enables all people involved with our College to develop a real sense of pride and belonging to the College. Respect of oneself and each other is a strong focus of the College.

School Improvement Policy

We believe that all students learn at different rates. It is for this reason that all students from Year 7 - 10 have the opportunity to improve their first result on a Common Assessment Task, if they believe with an extra week of study and more effort, they will fully understand the topic being studied and therefore obtain a better grade. We provide opportunities for all students to understand that the amount of effort they place into their studies will ultimately determine their level of academic success. `Attitude not Aptitude, will determine your Altitude'

Academic Scholarships at Year 7 and Year 10

The College offers Academic Scholarships at Year 7 and Year 10 to the value of $500 each year for 3 years duration. The Academic Scholarships help support those students who are academically talented and ensure they are financially supported in reaching their high academic potential throughout their years in secondary school. Such students are also able to access our Year 7 - 9 Enrichment Classes where they will undertake more challenging curriculum work, amongst students of similar abilities.

Extra - Curricula Programs

The College offers a wide range of Extra ¿Curricula Programs including Performing Arts Evenings, Senior and Junior Music Evenings, Inter School Sports, Youth Parliament, Homework Club, SRC Leadership Involvement, School for Student Leadership Program, Year 9 Connections Program, International Exchange Programs, Upstart Business Ideas Program and many more.

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.

This position will be Monday - Friday from 9.00am til 3.30pm.

The First Aid Officer will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Sick Bay by delivering all First Aid services to students and staff of Lara Secondary College. This includes being the responsible officer for ensuring school staff receive training and briefings on students with anaphylaxis, asthma and diabetes.

The Attendance Officer will also be responsible for monitoring and recording student attendance in support of the Year Level Coordinators and Leader of Sub Schools. The position reports to the Business Manager.

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.

First Aid Officer

• Provide immediate First Aid assistance to students and staff.
• Coordination of Sick Bay including monitoring of students, and end-of-day tidy-up.
• Completing First aid attendance data, including entering of student sick bay visits into Compass & CASES21, and staff incidents into EduSafe.
• Prepare and maintain student medical action plans, covering all forms of illness, e.g. Asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes. Ensure all areas of the school are adequately notified of these students and receive up to date information through Compass, posters.
• Maintain appropriate communication of medical conditions throughout the school.
• Update and maintain student medications; epipens, Ventolin etc.
• Ensure student Asthma Action and Management Plans are sent home annually.
• Ensure student Diabetes, Allergic & Epilepsy Action/Management Plans are updated annually and signed by doctors.
• Ensure Medication Authority Form is obtained and signed by doctor.
• Liaise with local council and other agencies as required to facilitate student and staff immunisation programs, e.g. Year 7 HPV immunisation, annual Staff influenza vaccinations.
• Communicate with staff, students and families as required while maintaining confidentiality.
• Manage the First Aid office and/or use of equipment and provide advice where required.
• Keep First Aid room stocked with necessary medical supplies. Prepare inventories, and requisitions for sick bay medical stores.
• Co-ordinate the appropriate removal of waste.
• Maintain a list of First Aid qualified staff and initiate a First Aid roster as required.
• Maintain currency in qualifications in First aid, including School anaphylaxis assessor, asthma, and diabetes.
• Liaise with wellbeing team and management regarding student wellbeing concerns.
• Present Anaphylaxis, Asthma and diabetes training to all staff annually.
• Provide information and recommendations in relation to policies affecting the First Aid area.

Student Attendance Officer

• Monitor student 3-day unexplained absences and unexplained late arrivals, including contacting parents and caregivers to identify absence reasons and refer to relevant school leaders.
• Liaise with Year Level Coordinators, Sub School leaders and Wellbeing staff to maintain relevant and regular file notes and Chronicle Entries in Compass to reflect contact with students and parents of those students with absences.
• Support families/carers with attendance notes to explain absences if applicable.
• Make a phone call or send an email home as required.
• Promote use of the Compass App for attendance to the parent/carer community.
• Identify any attendance patterns of concern and liaise with relevant school leaders.
• Prepare attendance reports to track absence data for Principal Class Officers & Year Level Coordinators.
• Monitor daily unmarked rolls, and follow-up anomalies with teaching staff.
• Liaise with Wellbeing team on student engagement.

General Responsibilities

• Other duties as directed by the Principal or Business Manager.
• Support other administration staff with answering phones and front desk queries when directed.
• Support responsibilities including general telephone, front office enquiries, mail deliveries, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork
• Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools IT systems, such as the school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records
• Maintain and update office records, enrolment data, diary records, and basic written records
• Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures (e.g. form letters, newsletters)
• Source basic data or factual information from given sources to support school administrative functions, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc.
• Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school
• In consultation with the principal, determine and manage work priorities within the school office
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures
• Manage client reception and office operations
• Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements

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

• 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

• 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