Ed Support Level 1-range 2, Multicultural Aide

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 02/10/2023

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1362120

**Selection Criteria**:

- Demonstrated ability to communicate in English and the required language(s), including the ability to accurately translate a range of basic school communications in the required language(s).
- Demonstrated ability to enhance the school’s relationships with the families of the target language group(s), and, with the assistance of school staff, to help them to understand the Victorian education system.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students in a classroom setting.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals including staff, parents and the wider community.
- Ability to take direction and to work as part of a team.

**Role**:
MEAs are employed by schools to support EAL learners, their families, and the families of other students who require language assistance when communicating with the school. The MEA’s skills in a language or languages other than English enable them to act as a bridge between the school and families. They can also contribute to making the mainstream curriculum more responsive to Victoria’s rich cultural heritage and diversity. MEAs will not necessarily have formal qualifications or accreditation in interpreting or translation and are not employed as professional translators or interpreters.

MEAs are able to assist with:

- effective communication between students and teachers in the classroom
- integrating EAL learners into school activities by helping them to understand school expectations and goals
- assisting teachers to understand the home cultures and the expectations families have of the school and of education in general
- assisting newly arrived families to settle into the school community.

Teachers are responsible for the supervision of students. A teacher will be present at all times when an MEA is assisting students. The teacher is responsible for the overall supervision of classes and students.

**Responsibilities**:

- Communicate directly with families and support teachers and student welfare** **coordinators to communicate with families, and link the families with services.
- Support students in the classroom, explain teacher instructions and work requirements.
- Support teachers’ general communication with students.
- Assist students and their families with the transition from one educational setting to another, for example, by gathering enrolment information.
- Act as a resource to develop, support and promote cultural inclusion.
- Translate basic school notices and communications to the local community.
- Act as a resource to develop staff knowledge of the students’ backgrounds and the issues they face.
- Help to involve parents in school activities and programs.

**Support for parents and the community**
- liaise with community members
- assist with communication between parents and the school
- foster links between families and the school
- encourage parents to take part in school events and activities, such as fundraising, school council or parents groups
- explain school policies and activities to students and parents
- make home visits with the Student Welfare Coordinator or the school administration
- provide liaison between parents, community organisations and other school staff
- develop contact with services and resources in the community so that parents can be informed of services available
- inform the school about family circumstances (with the family’s permission) that may impact on student learning.
- encouraging parents to take part in school events and activities through the preparation of simple (low-risk) written information, such as notes, notices or basic information about the school**.**

**Additional responsibilities may include**:

- providing teachers with insights into students’ cultural backgrounds and experiences
- assisting with activities and excursions
- assisting teachers with the development and modification of learning materials relevant to students’ language capacity
- contributing cultural perspectives to curriculum content to make it more relevant to all students
- assisting with the enrolment of new EAL students
- working with EAL students to be actively involved in cultural celebrations and events
- assisting teachers to communicate with parents and other family members (with the exception of formal SSG meetings)

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**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

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