Independent Public School - Mid West Education Region Champion Bay Senior High School Education Assistant - Special Needs - Lead 00040603 Level 3, $ - $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS854384
This is a permanent part-time ( position commencing Term 1, 2024.
Do you want to provide a helping hand in supporting students with diverse learning needs?
Champion Bay Senior High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Education Assistant – Special Needs – Lead (EASNL) to join their team.
The role of the EASNL is to lead, mentor, coach and model good practices for other Education Assistants. You will plan and deliver the worksite induction and training of other Education Assistants. In consultation with teachers, parents/caregivers and School Psychologists, or other relevant professionals you will be expected to contribute to the design and implementation of behaviour management plans and other documented plans and to provide solutions and support to teachers, which promote positive student behaviour and achieve education outcomes in the classroom.
The successful applicant will also assist in training students to acquire self-management skills ( life skills); provide appropriate physical restraint and removal of students where appropriate, and maintain records regarding implementation of behaviour management plans. It would be highly desirable for you to have experience in dealing with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and to be constantly student-focussed, with the ability to keep calm in an emergency.
At Champion Bay SHS we ensure that student achievement and learning is at the centre of all we do. The welcoming learning environments provide the very best for our students, inviting them to take real ownership of their team and resources (which includes an iPad for each student). A notable feature of our school is our strong emphasis on pastoral care. A dedicated student services centre with highly qualified staff works closely with parents to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of the students.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
1. Considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
2. Well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
3. Well-developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
4. Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Champion Bay Senior High School can be found by visiting or .
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available
For further job related information
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
5. A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
6. A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
7. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to :
8. Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment.
9. Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
10. Complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement.
11. Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
12. Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment.
13. Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
14. Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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WORK TYPE: Permanent - Part Time FTE: LOCATION: Geraldton CLOSING DATE: 2023-11-13 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs - Lead Agency Department of Education Salary Location Geraldton Unit/Division Independent Public School - Mid West Education Region Branch Champion Bay Senior High School Work Type Permanent - Part Time Position No. 00040603 Closing Date Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs - Lead Branch Champion Bay Senior High School Location Geraldton Work Type Permanent - Part Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS854384
This is a permanent part-time ( position commencing Term 1, 2024.
Do you want to provide a helping hand in supporting students with diverse learning needs?
Champion Bay Senior High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Education Assistant – Special Needs – Lead (EASNL) to join their team.
The role of the EASNL is to lead, mentor, coach and model good practices for other Education Assistants. You will plan and deliver the worksite induction and training of other Education Assistants. In consultation with teachers, parents/caregivers and School Psychologists, or other relevant professionals you will be expected to contribute to the design and implementation of behaviour management plans and other documented plans and to provide solutions and support to teachers, which promote positive student behaviour and achieve education outcomes in the classroom.
The successful applicant will also assist in training students to acquire self-management skills ( life skills); provide appropriate physical restraint and removal of students where appropriate, and maintain records regarding implementation of behaviour management plans. It would be highly desirable for you to have experience in dealing with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and to be constantly student-focussed, with the ability to keep calm in an emergency.
At Champion Bay SHS we ensure that student achievement and learning is at the centre of all we do. The welcoming learning environments provide the very best for our students, inviting them to take real ownership of their team and resources (which includes an iPad for each student). A notable feature of our school is our strong emphasis on pastoral care. A dedicated student services centre with highly qualified staff works closely with parents to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of the students.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
15. Considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
16. Well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
17. Well-developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
18. Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Champion Bay Senior High School can be found by visiting or .
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available
For further job related information
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
19. A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
20. A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
21. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to :
22. Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment.
23. Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
24. Complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement.
25. Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
26. Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment.
27. Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
28. Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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