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1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member in a secondary school setting.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the needs of students with disabilities across the School.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including teachers, parents and students.
4. Demonstrated ability to take direction, to work with or without supervision, both in and out of the classroom.
5. Ability to promote a safe and supportive school environment.
The primary role of a Learning Support Assistant (Integration Aide) is to support the integration of specified student(s).
A secondary role is to assist in other ways not directly in support of those students, but which assist the class teacher in facilitating the integration process overall.
· To assist classroom teachers in the preparation of material for lessons for students by typing, enlarging, copying or reading work onto tapes.
· To assist the Integration Team in helping the student to develop social interaction with their peers, and to develop/implement programs to improve self-esteem.
· To assist Integration Teachers, Classroom Teachers and Year Level Coordinators to help specified students in the transition process from primary to post primary schools in terms of school procedures and routines.
· To assist students with mobility where necessary to classrooms, in playgrounds, on excursion, etc. This need for assistance will very according to the individual student¿s requirements.
· To assist the student with personal hygiene ¿ toileting, clothing, washing, feeding etc. where mutual agreement is reached between the Learning Support Assistants (Integration Aides) and Administration. Staff undertaking these duties must have appropriate information and training.
· To assist the student in classroom and at recreation times with communication. This assistance may include note taking, use of augmentative communication equipment, etc.
· To be a resource person for the Program Support Group where necessary.
· To attend in service training sessions when required.
· Other duties as directed by the Principal/Business Manager.
Experience as a Learning Support Assistant (Integration Aide) in a secondary school would be an advantage.
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
This position is for five days per week, 6 hours per day: 8.30am to 3.15pm with an unpaid 45 minute lunch break.
Please note: 4 days per week will be considered if that is preferred by the successful candidate.
Applicants are free to structure their applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:
· A specific response to all of the selection criteria and position details. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to not more than 5 pages
· the names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the selection criteria
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
