Multicultural Aide

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

**Salary**:Salary not specified

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

**Occupation**: Education and Training

**Location**: Cranbourne

**Reference**: 1463967

**Location Profile**:
Barton Primary School is a PPP (Public/Private Partnerships) school that opened on the first day of the 2017 school year. It is situated in the growth corridor of South East Melbourne in the City of Casey, 5km from the main street of Cranbourne.

At Barton Primary School, we set high expectations with high support for all members of our school community. We embed “school-wide positive behaviours (SWPBS)” which outline high expectations regarding academic expectations as well as emotional and behavioural standards. These expectations are an integral part to the culture we create, and all members of our community are encouraged to; Be Safe, Be a Learner, Be Respectful & Be Kind.

At Barton Primary School, we have a whole-school approach to delivering a comprehensive learning program designed to foster and promote a positive experience. We have a shared belief that all students can achieve high standards with high expectations and support and early intervention.

The current school profile includes 5 Principal Class, 4 Learning Specialists, 60 Teachers, 2 Tutors and 18 Educational Support Staff, including 6 Administration Support.

This position provides an opportunity to work in a fast paced environment and within a dynamic Education Support Team.

**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**:
[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:

- Providing routine support to our Community Hub Leader with daily tasks to assist with the implentation of programs.
- Provide specialised support offering communication in Dari and Urdu.
- Outside of Community Hub hours, assist with communication between parents and the school for low-risk day to day matters such as organising a meeting, reminders, with the availablitity to attend parent/teacher meetings if required.
- Assist with the enrolment of new EAL students, assisting with filling out forms and providing assistance in accessing school uniforms.
- Prepare simple (low-risk) written information in language (Dari and Urdu) for parents, such as notes, flyers, notices or basic information about the school.
- Assist with multicultural childminding where required, ensuring an effective learning space for diverse parents with pre-school children.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
- Supports communication between teachers and parents
- Communicates with teacher