Location: Melbourne | Southern MetropolitanJob type: Full time / From 27/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1447108Job posted: 08/11/2024Closes: 21/11/2024Selection CriteriaKSC1: Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant for this position.KSC2: Understanding of common approaches, policies, programs, and research relating to student wellbeing and student behaviour.KSC3: Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and networking skills.KSC4: Demonstrated ability to communicate and work collaboratively with all stakeholders, with a focus on cultural inclusion.KSC5: Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team to support students to modify challenging behaviour.KSC6: Demonstrated commitment to professional development and growth for both self and others.RoleRange 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations, or educational programs.Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision, or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.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.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of this position will be:Screen, assess and support students with complex needs.Provide professional plans and documents requiring in-depth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations.Develop, implement and monitor the effectiveness of a range of support and education plans including Koorie and OoHC Individual Education Plans.Provide evidence for Disability Inclusion Profile requests.Maintain accurate and detailed case notes and student files in accordance with school and DET guidelines.Provide in-classroom support to students who display complex behaviours.Provide individual and small group interventions in the areas of behaviour and wellbeing.Liaise with Wellbeing, Teaching, and Inclusion staff to support Disability Inclusion and Inclusive Education, for Tier 2 and 3 levels of intervention.Liaise with external professionals as required.Provide feedback, support and advice regarding individual students, including attending Student Support Group and Care Team Meetings as required.Provide training and instruction to staff in the area of wellbeing and behaviour.Facilitate programs and activities related to cultural diversity.Other duties as directed by Principal.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 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.Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******.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:Location ProfileSomerville Secondary College is situated in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula in the township of Somerville, 55 km from Melbourne's central business district. Our local government area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. Somerville has close access to the Somerville railway station on the Stony Point Line, as well as a bus service to Frankston.The college has students from Year 7-12, and with the township experiencing urban growth there is a focus on the school having a population of a maximum of 700 students in future years. The college grounds and facilities are attractive and well maintained. The school is in an outstanding position within the community, a short walk to the train station and township shopping precinct and blends seamlessly into the local landscape.At Somerville Secondary College we understand that quality teaching and learning only takes place in an environment based upon the development of positive relationships between teachers and students. Our school is a friendly, safe, and vibrant learning community where students are at the centre of every decision we make and can explore a well-rounded education across a wide range of fields: academic, vocational, sporting, artistic, and technological. We believe in developing confident and capable individuals who can thrive in an ever-changing world no matter what pathway they may choose.We work extensively to create an inclusive, safe social and physical environment that helps all our students learn and succeed. An environment of challenge and support which allows our students to have an authentic voice in their education and develops their skills to achieve their best.Somerville Secondary College's vision is "Together we use our voice to challenge and grow a confident community."To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr