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Department Department of Education Victoria Moe VIC Location and School Overview Moe (South Street) Primary School is centrally located in the township of Moe, in the Latrobe Valley, Gippsland, Victoria. The school has a strong and proud reputation within the community and has a current enrolment of approximately 240 students. South Street Primary School prides itself on building strong relationships with our students and families to ensure students are connected to their school and local community. Our partnership with the Moe Early Learning Centre, located adjacent to our school, provides excellent ongoing services for families from birth through to high school. We are also active participants in the Moe Southside Community User group. Vision and Wellbeing Practices Our Vision: Excellence in education to achieve personal growth and academic success. Our wellbeing practices are guided by the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program (PB4L at South Street), Berry Street Education Model, and Restorative Practices from our partnership with Real Schools. Students and families at South Street have access to a range of supports provided by our Wellbeing Team, which includes a Wellbeing Coordinator, Disability Inclusion Coordinator, School Nurse, and Chaplain. Specialist Programs & ExtraCurricular Specialist programs include: Visual Arts DigiTech Physical Education Music Extracurricular activities include: A camping program for Grades 3-6 A swimming program for Grades Prep-6 District, Division and Regional sporting events Regular incursions and excursions aligned to student learning 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. 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. Role An education support class employee at this level will perform tasks in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy under supervision and direction. The role may include coordination of other education support staff within the work area or educational programme. Key responsibilities may include: Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes, such as ensuring data is properly maintained or coordinating a work area under the direction of the principal or manager. Assisting teachers within an educational programme by undertaking specific support tasks or coordination of the support function. Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles. Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical or scientific principles (e.g., routine support in libraries, science, or information technology). Responsibilities Provides routine support for teachers, including assisting with planning of student routines. Supports communication between teachers and parents. Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities. Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting. Communicates with students to support comprehension of basic tasks and information. Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure. Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting. Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programmes independently or under minimal supervision (e.g., rostering, organising the work of a team of aides, liaising with external providers of support services). Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance. Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. 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. Other Information 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 preemployment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programmes will be provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the departments Human Resources website. Application details: A resume in which you detail relevant experience and personal details (name, address, and contact numbers). A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section. Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees capable of attesting to claims made in your application. Conditions of Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr