Integration Aide

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1454061

**Location Profile**:
Mooroolbark College is a school of 1,000 students located in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school has a Student Family Occupation (SFO) Index of.45. The College is nestled in a residential area and has an outstanding vista of the Dandenong Ranges. The spacious and attractive grounds provide a safe and secure environment for the students and have excellent facilities that support the Teaching and Learning that takes place in all programs that promote the achievement of excellence.

Mooroolbark College's focus is principally on academic excellence, with staff who are committed to continuous improvement of student learning outcomes. A balanced and diverse range of programs is available to allow students to choose and complete an appropriate pathway and extra-curricular activities to build on their strengths and interests. The College boasts a strong record of academic achievement within the Junior School Aspire program and the Victorian Certificate of Education. The College provides a stimulating and secure learning environment involving a wide network of community partnerships within the VCE, VCE VM and VET programs.

At Mooroolbark College our House System has an emphasis on pastoral care which is designed around a strong belief in students belonging to 'something bigger than self', something that values, protects and supports them, with distinct emphasis on the importance of relationships. House offices are located centrally around the Student Wellbeing & Learning Centre of which incorporates the College's wellbeing team, First Aid, café and recreational seating as well as the College library. Each House consists of a House Leader, two Cluster Co-ordinators, a Learning Mentor and a Pathways Advisor.

With a focus on SWPBS, our College values of Respect, Resilience, Compassion and Endeavour are central in all college operations. The teaching and learning program is built on an embedded instructional model incorporating engage, explain, action and review. Whilst our College values span throughout all year levels, Year 7 has a specific focus on Resilience, Year 8 on Respect, Year 9 on Endeavour and Year 10 on Compassion.

The school values educational leadership and our School Improvement Team consists of the Principal Class, Business Manager (ES), Inclusion Leader (ES) and all Leading Teachers and Learning Specialists.

The College is proud of the tradition that is built around Student Leadership, SRC and House Captains, Academic Awards and Sporting Achievements.

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.

SC2 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Laptops, office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position

SC4 Capacity to provide support to students with challenging behaviour

SC5 Capacity to provide personal and attendant care where necessary

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth.

**Role**:
**3 Days a week - (8.55am till 2.55pm)**

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 train