Inclusion Aide

Location: Geelong

Job type: Part time / From 07/10/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1437396

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** **Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to communicate and collaborate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.

**SC3** A high level of organisational skills, adaptability and creativity and a demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.

**SC4** Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support staff, students and parents.

**SC5** A commitment to professional learning and growth.

**SC6** Demonstrated ability to assist in the behavioural management of student(s) who present with physical and intellectual disabilities, and / or challenging (aggressive) behaviours.

**Role**:
**Role**

The inclusion Integration Aide position exists to provide educational support to students who are funded under Tier 2 and 3 of the Disability Inclusion funding model and at times other students identified by the School leadership in line with the Individual Education Plans of those students. Integration aides work as part of a team under the direction of the Inclusion Learning Specialist and the Inclusion Admin Coordinator, and the Business Manager.

**Position Purpose**

The position focuses on supporting students with additional learning needs as directed by the classroom teacher, with the support of the Inclusion Admin Coordinator. Integration Aides follow strategies outlined in the students¿ Individual Education Plan and assist students in class to engage in a broad range of learning activities.
- The role requires experience working with students in an education setting and qualifications in education support are highly desirable. Student teachers are also encouraged to apply.
- Attendance requirement for this position is 30.4 hrs per week (6.08hrs per day over 5 days) and is 48/52 in line with normal school terms.

**Responsibilities**:
**Responsibilities**
- Possess a strong understanding of the types of physical, intellectual and behavioural learning difficulties that exist in students.
- Assisting students on an individual or group basis.
- Assisting with the communication between students, teachers and parents. Particularly in relation to the student¿s progress and learning methods.
- Promote a safe and supportive school environment in particular provide basic physical and emotional care of students.
- Providing students with clear instruction.
- Ensure confidentiality of records are maintained.
- Assist with the supervision of students during recess/lunchtime, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities, life skills
- Provide basic physical and emotional care for students
- Participate in team meetings to develop and implement behavioural management strategies.
- Assist with toileting, lifting and administration of medication if required by student
- Under the direction of the class teacher participate in the monitoring and evaluation of student progress within individual learning programs
- Assisting teaching staff in class
- Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly clarification of instructions/other adaptations required to support the student in his/her learning
- To assist with ensuring occupational health and safety regulations are met.
- To complete training in integration and any other relevant professional development training.
- Complete Performance and Development reviews, including receiving and giving feedback to
- Take an active and positive role in supporting professional learning relating to the role
- To undertake other duties and responsibilities within the dimensions of work level as requested by the principal or business manager.
- The position reports to the Inclusion Coordinator and the Business Manager.

**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 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:
**DE Values**:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The dep