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Form of workWarragul and District Specialist School is situated in the regional town of Warragul in West Gippsland, an hour and a half east of Melbourne. The school commenced the 2024 year with approximately 126 students aged between 5 and 18 years. All students at the school have an intellectual disability with a large percentage having multiple disabilities including Autism, sensory and physical impairments and associated conditions. Students travel to the school from a broad geographic area, including Drouin, Neerim District, Yannathan/Poowong, and Trafalgar.
At Warragul and District Specialist School we believe that all students can and will learn, and grow in self-esteem, through fostering a climate of care, dignity and respect, using consistent behaviour management strategies, deliberate positive reinforcement, and recognition of achievement. The school promotes a curriculum that develops skills that its graduates will utilize as adults. We believe that graduates should be actively involved in work/further education, participate in managing their own homes, and are active participants in their own local community.
The whole school commitment to build teacher capacity and improve student learning outcomes is reflected in the key improvement strategies in the school¿s Strategic Plan which are:
- To improve student outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy.
- To improve student confidence and self-esteem across the school.
- To improve the readiness of students for post school life.
- To effectively manage school resources to cater for increasing enrolments and a diverse student population.
In 2018 the school reviewed its values in line with the School wide Positive Behavior Supports initiative. All components of the school community were consulted coming up with 3 values.
- Be a Learner
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful
In 2022 these values are strongly embedded into the school community and provide a framework from which the school community will continue to monitor expectations and norms across school programs, activities and events.
The school currently has achieved a Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Supports (SW-PBS) bronze award status
At Warragul & District Specialist School we believe in in the principles behind our school motto, "Celebrating Difference". Acknowledging and celebrating individual difference in all students and members of the school community.
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific Education Support function.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated 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 in respect to the work area.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Performs and/or supervises tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy. This may include the supervision and coordination of other Education Support class staff within the work area or educational program. Supervision and coordination would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to required standards. I
Specialised support to achieve specific outcomes is a feature of range 2. Typically this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the operation of a work area under the direction of the principal or another senior manager.
Provides support to teachers and students. Within an educational program assists teachers/ therapy staff with the coordination of the support function, such as directing/organising the work and providing a specialist role.
Undertakes medical intervention support tasks or other specialised student/teacher support roles that require specific training that must be updated 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.
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.
- Provide effective therapy assistant support to the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and AH team by providing therapies delegated by the professional staff member in accordance with the student’s goals
- Work with students and classroom staff to carry out functional daily activities identified in the student's care and therapy plan
- Assist in the supplying, instructing, and monitoring of clients using prescribed equipment as appropriate
- Provide administrative support to the AH team including the completion of visual resources and other materials required for sessions under supervision of therapist
- Demonstrate a capacity to work flexibly across a broad range of therapeutic and program related activities
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The Department of Education and Training 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.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Must have a current Working with Children's Check
Must have a current drivers license.
Work schedule days will be Monday& Tuesday but could be reviewed in the future
School visits are available by appointment.
Address: 55 Burke St (PO BOX 959) WARRAGUL VIC 3820
Phone: 0356231***
EMAIL: ***************@education.vic.gov.au
- 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
