Behavioural Support Es

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 3

**Occupation**:Education and training

**Location**:Melbourne - Western suburbs

**Reference**:1483201

**Selection Criteria**:

- SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in providing wellbeing advice and support informed by behavioural science, incorporating data-driven, evidence-based approaches.
- SC2 Demonstrated capacity to follow and improve procedures and guidelines that are relevant to student wellbeing (within the confines of overarching DE policies and legislation).
- SC3 Proven ability to exercise sound judgement under pressure, and to work calmly when confronted with student wellbeing challenges.
- SC4 A proven capacity to work effectively as a dynamic and high-performing team member, with a strong focus on professional learning and growth for both self and others.
- SC5 Proven ability to form effective relationships and partnerships with all relevant stakeholders.

**Role**:

- The successful applicant will work as a member of the school's Wellbeing and Engagement team to provide both preventative and targeted wellbeing support for students. This will require the applicant to effectively meet the key elements highlighted in the selection criteria and the list of responsibilities. The team member will work within the parameters and dimensions of work as per the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022.
- The general role description for ES1-3 from the VGSA is as follows:

- Performs and/or supervises tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy. This may include the supervision and coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program. Supervision and coordination would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to required standards. Input into identifying training needs and development of education support class staff within the work area or educational program becomes an important feature at range 3.
- Undertakes medical intervention support tasks or other specialised student/teacher support roles that require specific training that must be updated 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 routine tasks under direction.
- An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include the 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 where it is an integral part of the employee's position or in circumstances where supervision is required individually or in groups of up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

**Responsibilities**:

- The responsibilities of this position will be:

- Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs, including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies, when appropriate.
- Provide advice and professional learning to others, such as teachers, Education Support Staff and other school wellbeing staff, to improve students¿ behaviour, learning and developmental outcomes.
- Liaise with other Department areas and external service providers where necessary to provide support to students.
- Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.
- Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.
- Any other reasonable responsibilities, as required by the Principal.

**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 department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
**Other Information**:

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