Integration Aide

Location Profile
Casey Fields Primary School is situated in the richly diverse and rapidly growing suburb of Cranbourne East. We are a progressive/state of the art, 21st Century school, boasting one of the most contemporary learning environments in Australia. Our projected student population for 2024 is in excess of 950 with a long-term projection of 1100 students.  

Is the CFPS badge for you?

Do you want to be a part of a school that:

• Works hard towards its goals but is a fun, rewarding place to come to work?
• Has high expectations of its staff but supports them to succeed?
• Encourages risk-taking but acknowledges failing forward is an important part of learning?
• Invests in the potential of each individual but recognises our greatest strength is our team?

We are on a journey of curiosity

A positive culture is part of our DNA. We are committed and engaged in our role of making Casey Fields PS an inspiring place for learning. All decisions are centered around our students. We work together and support each other on our chosen journeys and encourage everyone to explore their curiosities. We respect all members of the community and approach all challenges with an open mindset. 

We are focused on continual improvement and actively encourage our staff to explore and innovate within their practice. We have adopted a Design Thinking approach where staff and students are encouraged to think outside of the box. Our student-centered approach to teaching and learning actively promotes creative and critical thinkers.

As a part of our Design Thinking approach, staff regularly work in teams to undertake practitioner inquiry projects that tackle authentic issues facing our new school community. Every staff member is expected to have an impact on our journey of building Casey Fields PS.

Will you join us?

Are you a teacher who:

• Has the potential to grow and a disposition for learning.
• Is self-aware and possesses a desire to improve as an educator.
• Is willing to take risks and innovate when presented with a challenge.
• Is a positive and dedicated team player, who also likes to have fun

Visit our contemporary learning communities here: https://www.caseyfieldsps.vic.edu.au/virtual-tour/

View our Principles and Philosophy for Teaching and Learning here: https://www.caseyfieldsps.vic.edu.au/principles-and-philosophy-for-teaching-and-learning/

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.

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.

• Manage the use and maintenance of equipment within a work area.
• Ensure security is maintained within a work area.
• Manage procedures relating to the hiring of school buildings and equipment in accordance with school policy.
• Manage procedures relating to the maintenance of specialist collections, e.g. library resource material and collections.
• Evaluate and select equipment and materials and make recommendations to senior management.
• Develop procedures relating to the use and maintenance of equipment and materials.
• Coordinate the purchase of equipment and materials.

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 (the department) 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).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@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

Hours and days negotiable for the successful applicant. 

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.