Teacher Aide Special School

Location: North East Region | Shepparton

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1453040

**Location Profile**:
Cobram and District Specialist School was established in 1978 in Cobram, located on the Murray River, 280 kilometres from Melbourne.

The school¿s vision is to provide positive learning experiences, which allow students to achieve their optimum level of academic, social, emotional and physical independence.

The school aims to ensure that its values of _Respect, Safety and Try Your Best _underpin all activity of the school.

The school has made a concerted effort towards developing a whole
- school approach to Behaviour Management through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support. School values are taught, explicitly, on a weekly basis, through the Positive Behaviour Support program.

Sixty two students are enrolled at the school. To be eligible to attend the school, students are assessed by a psychologist and diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability.

Each child has an Individual Learning Plan, which is based on the goals set in the Student Support Group meetings.

The school¿s curriculum supports achievement at different stages of learning as defined by the Victorian Curriculum. The Victorian Curriculum is complimented by a range of additional learning experiences including speech therapy, occupational therapy, excursions, camps, community and environmental projects. Students are organised into nine classrooms, each catering for students of different age or need. Each year, the school makes use of resources and facilities from other local schools, service organisations and health experts to support its programs.

We have a close connection with Verney Rd. School, Belvoir and Wangaratta Specialist schools. Interschool sports such as swimming, athletics, cross-country, soccer, football, netball and basketball occur throughout the year.

The school¿s facilities include nine classrooms, art room, sensory room and a multipurpose facility, which includes a separate kitchen. Students have access to ICT with students in the middle and senior years having one on one computer/Ipad access. The school¿s external facilities include playground equipment and an asphalt open play area. The school is adjacent to Cobram Primary School. Due to the small outside area we have use of Cobram Primary School¿s oval and playground.

There are six full time and five part time teachers and eighteen education support staff. Teachers and education support staff work together with health experts to plan and implement programs. A speech pathologist visits the school, once a fortnight, and a physiotherapist, once a term. A Mental Health Practitioner is available at the school two days per week and she also fulfills an occupational therapy role for all students. The school employs a Disability Inclusion Co-ordinator as well as a Welfare/Transitions Officer who has also taken on the position of NDIS Navigator to assist parents with this process. The School Council oversees the governance of the school and ensures the teachers have the resources and facilities to provide quality educational programs for the students.

The senior unit is divided into VPC/VET and Independent Living Skills (SPEC).

**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.

**Role**:
[Attendance requirement for this position]

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.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting t