AddressSunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School is the local community Specialist school within a very wide catchment area across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges. Empowering students towards independence through a command of social competency, communication and mobility¿ ,Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School is a dual mode school that supports students diagnosed as having an intellectual disability.
Approximately 45% of students have a diagnosis of autism as well as intellectual disability and many students have additional diagnosis¿ that include physical disability, social and emotional disorders, vision and hearing impairment and complex medical needs.
Our school aims to maximise the intellectual, physical and social potential of each learner through a partnership with parents and carers. 57% of students have an IQ of 50 or below and 42 % of students have an IQ of between 50 and 70 and 1% of the students do not have a recognised intellectual disability and are DET approved alternative placements
The school has two equally unique campuses that are located approximately 30 minutes apart. The school has received in excess of $20 million of funding, across 4 separate funding packages, in the past strategic plan period.
By the end of 2020 around 60% of these funds had been expended on works that had been completed across the two campuses , the remaining works will be completed early in 2022.
The Primary campus was established in 1998 and is located within Heritage listed buildings in Sunbury in the site of what was once an Institution.
Students between 4.8 years and grade 6 equivalent attend the Primary campus, along with a very small cohort of students of secondary school age as is the wish of their parents and most often this is with due consideration to their medical needs.
The Bullengarook Secondary campus was established in 2008 and is on the grounds of what was once a very small and recently closed primary school. Extensive works have taken place at the campus over the past 4 years. Building project 2 was funded at around $5 million and commenced in 2019. The building project was completed at the end of 2020 and includes a new administration area adjacent to an indoor multi-purpose room, a music room, toilets and commercial kitchen are all contained within the new large building. Additional works include a stand-alone art room, a materials technology facility and an automotive facility that will have a dual purpose in being able to be used for Bike Education. The building project also has transformed the existing multi-purpose room into staff facilities.
The Bullengarook campus is included on the Bushfire at Risk Register as it located in a high fire risk area. The school has experienced consistent annual student growth and with the completion of the final Capital Project in 2022 the school will see a ceiling imposed at 288 students.
Student enrolments at the end of 2020 were 269. The school has experienced facility pressures constantly over the last 20 years and what is clear is that there is no longer any capacity for additional facilities on either of the two campuses.
SC1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of N/G, PEG ND PEJ feeding systems, life supporting systems, asthma management, anaphylaxis, wound management, epilepsy and associated conditions.
SC2. Demonstrated capacity to collate, update and maintain all student health information as required
SC3. Ability to develop and write relevant policies in accordance to DET guidelines.
SC4. Ability to liaise with students with a disability, parents, carers, doctors and other relevant external organisations.
SC5. Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to leadership and staff.
SC6. Capacity to work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.
No attendance requirement for this position.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Supporting children and young people in making healthy lifestyle choices, enabling them to reach their full potential and enjoy life.
To work across education and health, providing a link between school, home and the community. The aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
SMRSS School Nurse Roles and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Supporting children and young people in making healthy lifestyle choices, enabling them to reach their full potential and enjoy life.
- To work across education and health, providing a link between school, home and the community. The aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Providing relevant assistance and information to teachers in the management of students with health problems
- Preparation, maintenance and regular update of individual case notes/files for each student
- Liaising with families, doctors, school staff and Therapists as required
- Management and administration of medications, including documentation
- Management and administration of N/G, PEG or PEJ feeding
- Management of student respiratory issues including suctioning and oxygen therapy
- Supporting students with ongoing medical issues
- Support parents in organising medical appointments, filling out medical and medication
- Assessing and managing students presenting with illnesses or injuries
- Assess and manage students presenting with seizures according to Illness and Injury Flowchart
- Attendance at meetings as required by the school
- Adherence to the school¿s policies and procedures
- Plan and deliver professional development and training for staff, parents, and others as required by the school and a mandated by the Department under OHS Responsibilities
- Immunisation Management for students and staff
- Managing headlice.
- Attend to medical emergencies of students and staff according to First Aid and Emergency Management procedures
- Ensure Admin Staff are aware of First Aid and Emergency Management procedures
- Organise mandatory staff training in collaboration with OH&S and PCT/LTs organise a training Calendar (midazolam, diabetes, first aid, anaphylaxis, intensive medical needs)
- Organise training for staff supporting students with complex medical needs (Therapy Room) in collaboration with PCT, classroom staff, daily org.
- Coordinate School Care Program and RCH Programs.
- Conduct hearing checks
- Organise dental van and optometrists¿ visits
- Keep sick bay entries up to date on Xuno/Edusafe Plus and medical incident reporting responsibilities, if necessary, mandatory reporting responsibilities facilitate communication with parents and teachers following student¿s visit to the sick bay
- PSD medical background for all reports.
- Maintain First aid bags, for classrooms and excursions, camps, hygiene equipment and stock in First Aid Room
- Attend excursions and camps when required
- Contribute to creating PEEP forms and emergency planning
- Communicate and assist in the delivery of DET hygiene polices, procedures and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs)
- Assist OHS Management Nominee in development of First Aid and Medical OHS responsibilities including Risk Assessments, equipment purchasing, Safe Work Procedures
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
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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
