Learning Support

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 26/11/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1451131

**Location Profile**:

- University High School is a large inner-city secondary school, catering to the local area including Parkville, Carlton and the Melbourne CBD. The school has a long and proud history of providing outstanding educational opportunities to its diverse local community. Our students, and our families, are the heart and soul of our school. In 2024 we have approximately 1900 students enrolled, approximately 150 of whom are in the specialist science program for Year 11 and 12 students, Elizabeth Blackburn Sciences. This is a select-entry program, but UHS itself is a neighbourhood, not a select-entry, school. In 2024, the school is in the third year of a new Strategic Plan and a new leadership structure, with a strong focus on student relationships and connection to school; and on emphasising student learning growth through responsive teaching._
- The school's values have recently been redefined. They are:_
- _ Curiosity: We are open to new ideas about the world and each other. We seek to learn, explore and understand._
- _ Kindness: We treat each other and our world with respect, humanity and empathy._
- _ Excellence: We uphold high standards, challenging ourselves to grow in all we do. We persevere and show resilience to be our best._
- _ Connection: We know that we are stronger together. We work to ensure that all belong equally in our community._
- Students are expected to engage with all aspects of the formal curriculum and recognition is given to both outstanding achievement and to positive participation. The co-curricular program caters for a wide range of student interests and abilities and student participation at all levels is fostered. Student voice and leadership is embraced within the school and at all levels through a variety of forums._
- Staff work in collaborative teams through domains, program areas and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). A wide range of professional development opportunities, in both internal and external contexts, are available to all staff._

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.

SC3 Demonstrated 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 in respect to the work area.

SC6 Demonstrated capacity to work with students who have complex behavioural and academic support needs.

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Responsibilities_**- Assist students to access the curriculum and to achieve academic success
- Support students to actively participate in all school activities. Attend camps and excursions when required
- Assist students to develop skills to their full potential, to set and strive to achieve their individual goals and to work independently
- Assist in the development and implementation of individual educational learning plans for students identified for PSD and disability inclusion support
- Monitor student progress and prepare support materials as needed
- Maintain strict confidentiality including confidential records
- Work cooperatively in the classroom environment, taking direction from classroom teachers and the Head of Student Services
- Supervise students in the school yard if required
- Comply with DET policy and guidelines involving student health, safety, care and supervision
- Assist with communication between students, teachers, and parents, including providing reports as required
- Participate in Student Support Group meetings with the Head of Student Service as required
- Provide feedback to the Head of Student Services and participate in the monitoring and evaluation of school wide and individual learning programs
- Undertake Professional Development especially with courses specific to the needs of students
- Work effectively in a team and be flexible to change within the inclusion timetable

**_ Other Duties_**- Ensure discretion and confidentiality are always maintained.
- Ability to priorities and meet deadlines.
- Undertake other duties as may be deemed necessary by Principal and Business Manager, in line with role classification.

**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 accordanc