Teacher Aide

**Overview**: **Work Type**:Ongoing - Part-time **Salary**: Salary not specified **Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 2 **Occupation**:Education and training **Location**:Melbourne - Southern suburbs **Reference**:1488003 **Location Profile**: - McKinnon Primary School is recognised for high academic standards and outstanding achievements for all students in an inclusive environment. We are committed to developing internationally minded learners in a safe and nurturing environment. Students are empowered to develop 21st-century skills and attitudes that develop respect, compassion, caring, and understanding for their role as global citizens. We challenge our students to achieve their potential with supportive staff and parents whose enthusiastic effort continues to ensure the provision of the best possible outcomes and learning environment for all. - The curriculum framework at McKinnon Primary School reflects the Victorian Curriculum requirements and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme framework. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, McKinnon Primary School¿s values are aligned with the guiding principles outlined in the IB Learner Profile. The IB Profile represents 10 attributes that support guiding individuals and groups to become more responsible members of local, national and global communities. As learners, we strive to be: Caring, Open-Minded, Courageous, Thinkers, Inquirers, Reflective, Knowledgeable, Principled, Communicators, and Balanced. - Our "Be Expectations" also support student learning and behaviour - Be Caring, Be Safe, Be a Learner and Be Respectful. The school community is culturally diverse, with a very high percentage of families with a language background other than English. We celebrate that we are a multicultural community. Parents are actively involved in all aspects of school life, whether it be the School Council, the Parents' Club, classroom helpers, fundraising or social activities. A learning partnership is established between the teacher, parent and student, three-way and Student-led conferences are conducted regularly throughout the year to reflect on learning achievement and develop future goals. - We have a highly collaborative staff. Our teachers work in teams at each year level, prioritising non-face-to-face time for collaboration. Teachers design learning tasks based on student data and focus on the growth and development of all students. We have a continuous approach to assessment and reporting, and report to parents several times throughout the year via learning tasks, semester reports, three-way conferences, and Parent Interviews. Our school leadership team works directly with teams to ensure they are supported with professional development via coaching, professional learning sessions, and PLC teams. - McKinnon Primary School prides itself on supporting staff to regularly access professional learning and development to ensure that teaching, learning, and well-being continually improve for our students. - Our school grounds are located on two sites, separated by Tucker Road. They include the main two-storey historic building housing classrooms, administration, the staffroom, and first aid; the Learning Centre and classroom pods; a canteen facility; a bike shed and gymnasium; and 20 portable classrooms across the two sites. The grounds are surrounded by playground spaces, stimulating play equipment, and a synthetic turf oval. - McKinnon Primary School has an approximate student population of 800. The staffing structure includes 3 Principal Class Officers (1 Principal, 2 Assistant Principals), 1 Leading Teacher, 4 Learning Specialists, 35 classroom teachers, and 9 specialist teachers. A strong educational support team includes literacy intervention, English as a Second Language (EAL), an admin team, and a first aid officer. **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