Ed Support Level 1-range 2

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Full time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

**Grade**:Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

**Occupation**: Education and Training

**Location**: Melbourne

**Reference**: 1476100

**Location Profile**:
Victorian College for the Deaf, first established by Frederick J Rose in 1860, is a unique school setting. Centrally located on St Kilda Road and High Street in a vibrant heritage garden we attract students from across Melbourne. VCD is the only F-12 Bilingual/Bimodal School for deaf children in Australia. Staff comprise both Deaf and hearing teachers and Education Support staff, creating a diverse, supportive and engaging work environment. There are currently 58 students taking part in our rich Deaf specific educational program.

We equip our students for success with skills, knowledge and experience for a prosperous future. The development of strong communication and literacy skills are central to our work. Auslan is our inclusive instructional language and English our language for reading, writing and speaking. Individual Learning Plans are developed in partnership with families and students with a focus on student wellbeing.

We teach to the Victorian Curriculum and in the Senior Years, the college offers studies in VPC, VCAL, VET and VCE.

Our teaching program is enriched by our many extra-curricular programs and vocational education delivered through our award-winning social enterprises, Tradeblock café and Ablock bike shop.

VCD is a dynamic school tasked with seeking solutions for deaf students. Our mission is to lift the educational outcomes of students beyond the norms of Deaf Education globally. If you are excited about the opportunity of working with our students who want to learn alongside educators who are passionate about Deaf Education, join us on our journey.
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- Victorian College for the Deaf is committed to diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with a disability and culturally diverse people are encouraged to apply. If you require assistance with the recruitment process or have any accessibility requirements, please communicate this with the position contact listed on this advertisement_

**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.

**SC7**A demonstrated ability to communicate with staff and students in the language of Auslan.

**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 that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
- Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routin