Education Support, Shepparton VIC

About the Position

Reference: 1188740Location ProfileSchool Motto: Learning for Life School Mission Statement Nathalia Primary School is committed to providing the students, staff, parents and the school community with a positive, safe and purposeful environment where they value and enjoy learning for life in partnership with each other. School Context Nathalia Primary School is situated on the banks of the picturesque Broken Creek. The town is is situated in the Goulburn Valley 230 kilometres north of Melbourne, 45 kilometres north of Shepparton and 55 kilometres east of Echuca. The Nathalia District has a population of 4,300 with dairy farming, cropping and grazing the main industries. The town has a strong sense of community and employment opportunities are offered by several manufacturing industries. The school was established in 1878 and currently has an enrolment of 132. Approximately half of the student enrolment travel by bus from outlying areas each day. Consideration is given to rural, physical and aesthetic aspects of the students? environment. Special Needs Programs for children with learning difficulties and extension programs for children with special interests and abilities are provided. There is a strong community involvement and support for the school. Parents participate in all aspects of the school program. Consultation and discussion play a key role in all decision making. The School Council, which consists of 12 members, has sub-committees covering the environment, finance, curriculum and grants. In 2020, Nathalia Primary School operates seven classrooms in conjunction with specialist programs in the Arts and Science. We provide students with Ungraded Days based on special occasions/events, opportunities to participate in cross-age tutoring, Community Events and Occasions. Our School Values are Respect, Responsibility, Courtesy and Cooperation and we work to install pride in all our students.Selection CriteriaSC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth.RoleUndertakes routine tasks that are usually 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.Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices. Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction. Assistance is readily available when problems arise. An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed.Does not carry responsibility for the work of others. More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area.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.Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1. Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver\'s licence, first aid, safe food handling.ResponsibilitiesAssist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.Participate in team meetings.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.Prepare basic curriculum support resources.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.Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.Assist with communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents/students.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 of materials and supplies as required. Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentThe Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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 StandardsVictorian 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 ValuesThe 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 of EmploymentAll 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.