Multicultural Aide

Location: Melbourne | Cranbourne

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 18/04/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1450645

**Selection Criteria**:

- ** Capacity to undertake support tasks in the classroom necessary for English as an Additional Language (EAL) students to be successful learners.**:

- ** Demonstrated proficiency in a school setting using office systems, educational platforms, software and technical equipment as relevant to the position.**:

- ** Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, tutors, education support, students and parents.**:

- ** A commitment to professional learning and growth.**:

- ** Demonstrated ability to take direction and to work as part of a team.**:

- ** Proficient reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in English and other student cohort languages.**

**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 a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

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**:
**Classroom Support**
- Support EAL students in their learning by explaining concepts or instructions in the learners¿ first or other language/s
- Work with students on an individual or smaller group basis targeting specific learning areas.
- Provide teachers with insights into students¿ cultural backgrounds and experiences.
- Assist with activities, excursions, and other school programs (e.g., information evenings and camps).
- Assist with the enrolment of EAL students.
- Assist teachers to communicate with parents and other family members, by using their own cultural and linguistic knowledge and skills.

**2.** **Parent/community Support**
- Foster links between families and the school
- Assist with communication between parents and the school.
- Encourage parents to take part in school activities (e.g., fundraising, school council, etc.).
- Explain school policies and activities to students and parents.
- inform the school about family circumstances (with the family¿s permission) that may impact on student learning.

3**.** **Communication**
- Undertake training in areas identified to maximise support for EAL students.
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