Applications close Monday 21 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Overview
Work type: Part time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 Occupation: Teacher Location: Horsham Reference: 1470459
Location Profile
Horsham College services a student population of over 1000 students in Years 7 to 12. Horsham College is the only government secondary school provider in the City of Horsham and surrounding areas. Horsham College is centrally located in the Wimmera and nestled next to the Grampians National Park and the famous Mount Arapiles. Our students come from a number of local and smaller rural primary schools in the district and from diverse backgrounds. Students participate in a range of community activities and are encouraged to establish community connections. Horsham College is proud of a strong academic achievement born of high expectations and a focus on learning, which is central tenet of the school's values of care, commitment, collaboration and character. The school has a long history of successful achievement in all areas of learning and in a range of extracurricular activities including sport, music, debating, public speaking and drama. A strength of the College is the breadth and depth of the teaching and learning programs delivered. These are based on the pursuit of personal excellence underpinned by a commitment to provide as many opportunities and pathways as possible that cater to the full range of our students needs and aspirations.
Selection Criteria
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 and with a range of people including teachers, education support staff, students and parents.
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, other school staff, students and parents in respect to the work area.
SC6: A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
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 coordination 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.
Responsibilities
* Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
* Assist with co-ordination and planning of student routines.
* Assist with communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
* Build rapport with classroom teacher and all students, including PSD students.
* Provide basic physical and emotional care for students and refer to Wellbeing officer and/or learning advisor when required.
* Participate in team meetings.
* Assist with toileting, meals, lifting and administration of medication to students requiring special care.
* Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
* Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
* Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
* Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
* Address immediate behaviour issues relating to specific students within a classroom setting.
* Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student participation and achievement.
* Assist with communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents/students.
* Assist in the translation of documents and worksheets.
* Assist students with the preparation and service of meals.
* Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.
* Assist in the preparation of equipment and purchasing materials and supplies as required.
* Encourage and role model school values and expectations.
* Stay abreast of school policies and protocols, school communication practices and expectations; check emails, department newsletters and bulletins, check and write SEQTA notes where relevant.
* Current certification requirements; first aid, working with children check, mandatory reporting and OH&S modules.
* Any other tasks as required by the Principal.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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.
Child Safe Standards
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.
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.
Applications close Monday 21 April 2025 at 11.59PM
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