Integration Teacher Aide in Mildura

At Mildura South Primary we strive to cultivate a dynamic learning environment based on our values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Kindness. Our collective responsibility is to empower each student to achieve high standards, embrace diverse perspectives, and grow as compassionate leaders. Through collaboration and mutual respect, we aim to create a supportive environment where integrity is instilled, courage is celebrated, and kindness fosters lasting connections.

Our mission: 'We bring our best selves to school and love the work that we do, striving for high impact and excellence in learning and wellbeing' informs our priorities as we strive to have high impact on the learning and wellbeing of all students, ensuring that we provide challenging learning experiences in an engaging learning environment. Our school culture values a high work ethic and collaboration with teachers working in Professional Learning Communities to achieve the best outcomes for students.

We have a strong commitment to creating future ready learners, encouraging and enabling the students to connect to the world beyond our school gate. Our leadership team consists of 1 Principal, 2 Assistant Principals and 2 Leading Teachers. There is a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe, secure, welcoming and stimulating environment that encourages successful learning.

Our school has a culture of teachers learning with and from each other, implementing the Victorian Teaching and Learning 2.0 Model and reflecting on student data and voice to improve teaching practice. All staff continue to strive to make everyday count for our students. We have 22 classroom teachers, 8 specialist teachers, 30 Education Support Officers (Student Learning), part time Speech Pathologist, part time Occupational Therapist, full time IT technician and part time Library person. Our school is well resourced enabling us to implement strategies to address the needs of all students, including those with special needs.

Assessment is formative and teachers gather in their Professional Learning Communities to discuss the best practice to ensure that all students have the opportunity and learning experiences that enables them to flourish. Summative Assessment is carried out each term in Literacy and Numeracy and goals are set according to individual needs to facilitate each child being taught at their point of need. Parent support, dedicated staff and positive students ensures excellence in education at Mildura South Primary.

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.

Attendance for this position is Monday to Friday during the Victorian school terms. 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.

A role at this range may include specific support tasks to achieve outcomes, typically involving accountability for a single function or the coordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager. Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• 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 programs independently or under minimal supervision.
• 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.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position are encouraged to apply. The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service.

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 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.