Education Support Officer

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Part-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

**Occupation**:Other

**Location**:Melbourne - Southern suburbs

**Reference**:1483376

**Location Profile**:

- Emerson School celebrates its 50th year of operation in 2023. Opening in 1973, Emerson has made a huge impact in the Specialist School sector pioneering various initiatives which all result in a better, more inclusive learning environment for the students.
- The success of educational programs at Emerson School gathered momentum in the 1990¿s. The school reached an enrolment of 200 in 1995, which was previously beyond the wildest dreams of special educators. The trend continued unabated with an enrolment of 300 being reached in 2003. The figure of 400 was reached in 2013, which has been maintained to this day.
- It is wonderful to be part of the Emerson educational environment where young five-year-olds are learning to optimize their learning capacity and 18-year-olds are developing a strong sense of independence and personal ambition. Emerson has developed an outstanding reputation for its Vocational Pathway Certificate studies that now include the following options: - Building and Construction Studies
- Child and Aged Care Studies
- Digital Media Studies
- Essential Food Studies
- Food and Hospitality Studies
- Horticultural Studies
- Industry and Enterprise Studies
- Merchandising and Retail Studies
- Performing Arts Studies
- Sport and Recreation Studies
- Visual Arts Studies
- Automotive Studies
- Emerson is proud to be part of 110 years of development in Specialist Education in Victoria. On paper, our school provides for students with mild intellectual disabilities. However, in reality, we are unlocking the skills and talents of students who formerly were unaware of their potential to learn and contribute to our society. Our school now operates on two campuses whereby its capacity to serve the students of Victoria has been greatly enhanced and includes a brand new Administration-Senior School Block which opened its doors in July this year. The creation of a new Technology Wing will begin in January 2024.
- At Emerson School we are committed to unlocking the potential within every student. This concept has truly captured the spirit and essence of our school. Once students enrol, they embark on a scholarship journey whereby they defy previous educational assessments of their limitations.
- Emerson School, The Home of Specialist Education since 1973.

**Selection Criteria**:
**Selection Criteria**:

- An understanding of the importance of Specialist Schools.
- Capacity to work positively with a range of people including teachers, consultants, education support staff, students and parents.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers, software or technical equipment.
- A commitment to professional learning with growth.
- A capacity to work with students who sometimes exhibit violent and absconding behaviour.
- This job provide a wonderful opportunity for an applicant who can make a caring contribution to the delivery of programs under the teachers or consultant staff.

**Role**:

- 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