Integration Aide - Ed Support Level 1-Range 1

COLLEGE PROFILE

Purpose

Mordialloc College provides a challenging learning environment where students feel safe and supported to succeed in a wide range of opportunities and pathways. Our students will become confident, successful and valuable citizens in their local and global communities.

Values

Values are shared beliefs about how we work together. They influence our choices and provide a framework to guide our intentions, actions and decisions in the workplace and in the communities in which we operate. The following four core values we believe will lay the foundation for our future success.

Personal Best - Work to the best of your ability. Pursue excellence, try hard and constantly seek to improve.

Integrity - Be true to yourself by doing what is right. Be honest and trustworthy.

Respect - Treat everyone with equal consideration. Be accepting of others and their differences.

Responsibility - Be accountable for your actions. Contribute positively to the school and wider community.

Community and Demographics

Mordialloc College is located immediately adjacent to the eastern beaches of Port Phillip Bay and enjoys excellent bus and rail access to neighbouring municipalities

It is a single campus 7-12 college and has been an integral part of the local community since its establishment in 1924 and celebrated 90 years of education in 2014

A diverse range of families from mixed demographics and an SFO of 0.4705

Student enrolment at the College has been fairly consistent at 575-600 students. In 2015, there was a significant increase in Year 7 enrolments (150 compared to 100 the previous year) and this has been repeated in 2016. In 2017, we have 185 students in Year 7 which makes a middle school of close to 500 students and total enrolments at 780 students. Projected enrolments have the College at 900 students by 2019

Gender mix across the College is slightly uneven with male students comprising 60%

Enthusiastic and professional staff comprising of 57 EFT teachers and 16.5 EFT ES staff

Educational

Committed to maximising learning opportunities for all students with Quality Learning Principles and Restorative Practices Philosophy, along with an emphasis on high expectations forming the basis for future direction and improvement

Strong whole school focus on Literacy and Numeracy

Innovative programs and high expectations coupled with a strong focus on student wellbeing

Outcomes in student engagement and wellbeing place the College among the highest performing secondary schools in the state

Provision of a vibrant and productive education, 7 to 12

Two sub-school structure introduced in 2011, with students in Years 7-9 allocated to the Middle School and students in Years 10-12 allocated to the Senior School

Implementation of the Victorian Curriculum in 2017

VCE results – 100% of students successfully gained their VCE

Diverse interests and abilities catered for in our VCE, VET and VCAL courses

Excellent destination data with 100% of students who applied gaining a tertiary placement

Accredited SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) program, part of the exclusive SEAL academy

Strong co-curricular program in the performing arts, visual arts and sport

A growing international student program

Strong transition program has been in place over the past six years with our feeder primary schools including visits to each school, visits to MC and delivery of specialist programs e.g. Science

Technological

Currently a 1:1 netbook program and/or BYOD for all Year 10-12 students and a 1:1 iPad program for all Year 7-9 students

Network upgrade occurred in 2013 to prepare for future BYOD environment

Range of desktop computers, Mac computers and banks of laptops/netbooks are located throughout the school

Mix of interactive whiteboards, projectors and large flatscreen TVs in all rooms

Google Apps and Classroom is our learning management system

Compass package for reporting, wellbeing, attendance and parent-teacher interviews

Environmental – Grounds and Facilities

Refurbished buildings in Year 7 and 8 provide flexible learning centres for the whole year level; a refurbished double classroom in Year 9 for the MEX program and Senior Forum study space

Flexible and collaborative teaching spaces also exist in our BER building for Science and

the ICT rich student resource hub

Expansive and well established grounds

Student driven community kitchen garden

Recent new facilities: include a new Performing Arts Centre with new canteen attached opened in Term 1, 2017 and a new PE/Sports Stadium is due for completion in September 2017

SC1    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.

Undertakes 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.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The 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.

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

Position Description

• To develop a positive working relationship with the students.
• To assist the students to understand and engage in the curriculum being presented using a range of appropriate techniques and resources are appropriate and using direction from the class teacher.
• To act as an advocate for the students.
• To attend and participate in Program Support Group meetings, provide feedback on the progress of the student and participate in the development of Individual Learning Plans for Integration Students.
• To attend to the general wellbeing and academic progress of integration students, assisting them to achieve to the best of their potential and enable them to participate in the curriculum to the fullest extent.
• To attend all classes with the students during the hours of employment according to the direction of the Student Wellbeing Coordinator at Mordialloc College.
• To assist the students to understand and be able to undertake any tasks set including homework, projects etc.
• To accompany the students on any excursions which occur during employment period as appropriate.
• To assist in other areas of the College as required and as directed by the Principal.

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.