Ed Support Level 1-Range 1 - Bairnsdale West Primary School

Bairnsdale West Primary School is a vibrant school community with a staff committed to meeting the needs of all students.

The school continues to provide a wide range of programs in the areas of consolidation, intervention and extension. The staff at Bairnsdale West are committed to the school motto of “a caring, learning, community” and the Beliefs and Values of our staff are listed below.

The following beliefs and values are based on the commitment that students will be the primary consideration in all decision making.

Respect

• Recognising and valuing the opinions of others
• Recognising and valuing the diverse talents and abilities of all individuals
• Acknowledging the effort and achievements of others
• Encouraging a positive presentation and image of the school

Honesty

• Being truthful to ourselves and others
• Reflecting on our own values and opinions regularly
• Taking personal responsibility for words and actions
• Giving and accepting honest feedback to assist development

Inclusiveness

• Encouraging and providing opportunities for all to participate in the school community
• Recognising and utilising everybody’s abilities and contributions
• Supporting minorities by making decisions empathetically
• Understanding where others “come from” so there is less judgement

Effective Communication

• Communicating is the responsibility of everyone
• Speaking to relevant people
• Listening to direct and indirect messages
• Strategically applying the timing and the delivery of interactions

Enjoyment and Humour

• Having the ability to laugh at yourself
• Having the ability to laugh with others respectfully
• Having fun
• Developing an approach to education that values humour

Teamwork and Co-operation

• Working together to achieve common goals
• Recognising and valuing the abilities and contributions of team members
• Accepting and supporting group decisions

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 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.

SC3 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

SC4 A commitment to professional learning and growth.

SC5 Demonstrated understanding of the importance of values in education and an awareness and appreciation of the Staff “Beliefs and Values” at Bairnsdale West Primary School.

Role

Undertakes routine tasks that are usually 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.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices. Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction.

Assistance is readily available when problems arise. An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed.

Does not carry responsibility for the work of others. More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.

Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1. Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver's licence, first aid, safe food handling.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.