Integration Teacher Aide

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 21/10/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1437634

**Location Profile**:
**Lilydale Heights College**

Lilydale Heights College is a single campus co-educational 7 to 12 College located in the northern area of Lilydale.

Established in 1970, Lilydale Heights College has not only responded positively to, but also anticipated change and as a result has met community needs. The College, which draws its student population from a diverse range of backgrounds, has recently seen significant investment in the development of new buildings and learning spaces designed to support a positive, inclusive environment where all students are able to learn and grow.

**Working at Lilydale Heights College**

Staff at Lilydale Heights College report high satisfaction in working at our school. We provide a working environment that fosters trust amongst colleagues with a collective focus on student learning. Staff work collaboratively to consistently improve learning and teaching, engaging in regular professional development to build capacity. We have strong, positive responses in our Staff Opinion Survey with teachers and education support staff rating Lilydale Heights College significantly higher than similar schools and the state in all areas measured. We work as a team at Lilydale Heights College and value working collaboratively with a shared focus on improving the learning growth of all students.

**Inspiring Lifelong Learning**

Lilydale Heights College is a fully inclusive learning community which enables students to become successful lifelong learners and confident global citizens.

This core purpose is underpinned by three core values:
**Excellence**: Challenging yourself to achieve your best

**Respect**: Respecting yourself, others and our environment

**Responsibility**: Being accountable for all your actions

Lilydale Heights College builds on its culture, diversity, and values, developing the qualities, talents, and strengths of each young person; it engages with the needs and interests of society and with the challenges of higher education and the workplace.

Our educational program is wide and varied and our record of success is outstanding. Students find they can pursue their interests and strengths to the best of their ability and are encouraged to achieve their personal best. We are proud of our record and of our success in helping students achieve their dreams once they leave school.

Lilydale Heights College has a strong and supportive College Council that ensures that the school continues to excel in everything we do. In addition, we have a structured leadership profile where every child has a Learning Leader, Student Liaison Coordinator and SELF teacher to help support their learning. Students are also supported in their learning through the work of our Student Engagement and Wellbeing Team and our Careers Team. This structure allows Lilydale Heights College to support every individual student and assist them in their journey throughout their secondary schooling life and beyond.

Beyond the classroom students are encouraged to involve themselves in the broad co-curricular program. Learning here takes place in many shapes and forms. Students have the opportunity to participate fully on the sporting field, in music ensembles, on the stage, in student leadership activities, Vocational Education and Training courses, in the Technology, Hospitality and Foods areas, to travel to our sister school in Japan as well as attend local camps around Victoria and Australia. Our Year 10 Formal, Year 11 Gala, and Year 12 Social complete the social calendar, providing positive social interactions and important moments on the journey to adulthood.

**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**:
This position is 5 days a week working 5.83 hours daily (with hours of attendance from 8:40am to 3pm).

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 edu