Job type: Part time / From 05/02/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1462166
Job posted: 20/01/2025
Closes: 02/02/2025
Work location: Western Region | Horsham
Location Profile
Horsham Special School was established in 1988, moving to its current site in 2013. It has a wide enrolment base, drawing from the local area to as far as the South Australian border including Nhill, Dimboola, Kaniva, Goroke, Edenhope and Serviceton. Horsham Special School provides educational programs for students aged 5-18 years displaying mild, moderate and severe diagnoses associated with cognitive, physical, social, emotional, behavioural, sensory and multiple disabilities. The school's overarching purpose is to encourage and enable all students, staff and the school community to achieve their full potential. The safe, caring and stimulating school environment focuses on our key values of Be Safe, Be Kind and Be Your Best. The school's dedicated staff provides a highly individualised educational program for each student. This is not confined to the classroom and physical building but extends into outdoor play spaces and indeed the local community in which we live. The individual programs are prepared and delivered by teachers, along with their assistants and are reviewed regularly to ensure student needs are being met. Integral to the Horsham Special School Curriculum is the programming provided by specialist and therapy staff. The school offers focused support in the areas of Art, Physical Education, Music, Swimming & Welfare. The physical environment complements the programming, with a state of the art purpose built special school. Selection Criteria
SC1
Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment. SC2
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills. SC3
Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position of Education Support Digital Media. SC4
Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area Education Support Digital Media. SC5
A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others. 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. Responsibilities
Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines Supports communication between teachers and parents Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. 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. Job classification:
Contact:
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the
Schools (Government)
job application system.
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Horsham Special School was established in 1988, moving to its current site in 2013. It has a wide enrolment base, drawing from the local area to as far as the South Australian border including Nhill, Dimboola, Kaniva, Goroke, Edenhope and Serviceton. Horsham Special School provides educational programs for students aged 5-18 years displaying mild, moderate and severe diagnoses associated with cognitive, physical, social, emotional, behavioural, sensory and multiple disabilities. The school's overarching purpose is to encourage and enable all students, staff and the school community to achieve their full potential. The safe, caring and stimulating school environment focuses on our key values of Be Safe, Be Kind and Be Your Best. The school's dedicated staff provides a highly individualised educational program for each student. This is not confined to the classroom and physical building but extends into outdoor play spaces and indeed the local community in which we live. The individual programs are prepared and delivered by teachers, along with their assistants and are reviewed regularly to ensure student needs are being met. Integral to the Horsham Special School Curriculum is the programming provided by specialist and therapy staff. The school offers focused support in the areas of Art, Physical Education, Music, Swimming & Welfare. The physical environment complements the programming, with a state of the art purpose built special school. Selection Criteria
SC1
Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment. SC2
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills. SC3
Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position of Education Support Digital Media. SC4
Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area Education Support Digital Media. SC5
A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others. 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. Responsibilities
Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines Supports communication between teachers and parents Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. 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. Job classification:
Contact:
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the
Schools (Government)
job application system.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
