Province: New South Wales
Description:
Job Details
Job ID:
1025874
Learning Support – Integration Aide
Job Title:
Wodonga Middle Years College
Location:
Full/Part Time:
Part-Time
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Regular/Temporary:
Fixed Term
Department:
Location:
Wodonga Middle Years College (Multiple Location Campus)
Wodonga Middle Years College
Classification:
Ed Support Level 1-Range 1
Job Title:
Learning Support – Integration Aide
Subject/Duties:
Level:
Teacher Aide-Integration Aide
Secondary Years 7-10
Begin Date:
End Date:
2016/01/27
2023/01/26
Regular/Temporary:
Fixed Term
Hours:
26.60
Reference #:
1025874
Contact Name:
Mr. Gary Hodge
Phone:
02 60579000
School Website:
http://www.wmyc.vic.edu.au
Apply By:
2015/10/05
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Location Profile
Wodonga Middle Years College is a supportive teaching and learning environment where student needs and backgrounds are reflected in the learning and design of the school. The clear strategic intention is to maximize opportunities for all students by developing their talents and challenging them to have high aspirations so they achieve their potential and become logical, self aware, collaborative and inquisitive. Importantly, Wodonga Middle Years College seeks to develop skills and competencies so students are well prepared for future study in the next stage of their education.
Formed in 2006, Wodonga Middle Years College (MY College) caters for 950 students in Years 7 to 9 on three campuses.
The development of one Middle Years College with two campuses is providing the flexibility associated with larger schools while still maintaining opportunities for the development of strong relationships and knowledge of student needs that is enhanced in smaller schools. The College also provides unique opportunities for teachers to develop extensive teaching expertise in this important stage of schooling – the middle years.
The College has created opportunities for teachers who wish to accept the exciting challenge of teaching in a uniquely authentic middle school program that develops high expectations and levels of engagement and which can make real differences to the lives and aspirations of the districts’ young people.
Our Mission – To be a student focused learning community from which our graduates will:
Be confident, capable and self-motivated.
Be comfortable living in a world of diverse people, cultures, and beliefs.
Be able to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Be tolerant and act with empathy.
Be respectful of self and others.
Make meaningful contributions to society the local and global community.
Demonstrates intellectual tenacity and persistence in problem solving
Be skilled analytic, critical, aesthetic and creative thinkers as the situation demands.
Respond positively and appropriately to change and challenges.
Set high expectations for themselves and act to meet those expectations.
Flourish in a digital world and be a skilled user of evolving technologies.
Be aware of post school options and successfully access them.
In the Middle Years College:
Teachers specialise in meeting needs and improving outcomes for middle years students.
Teachers generally work in a team that caters for the needs of one year level.
There are improved leadership options for Year 9 students.
The Middle Years campuses have the scope to develop a variety of programs emphasising:
AusVELS
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning)
Sporting Excellence
Civics and Citizenshi
Music
There is a concentrated focus on transition issues with stronger links and co-operation with neighbourhood feeder primary schools and the Wodonga Senior Secondary College.
Common report writing, timetabling, roll marking and student management software is used at each campus.
There are expanded curriculum offerings for middle years including:
Strong academic studies in all Aus VELS Strands and Domains including classroom and instrumental music.
The two campuses offer languages – Indonesian, Japanese
Strong intensive literacy learning programs run at each Campus in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9.
Middle Years programs are not restricted by timetable constraints of senior campus requirements.
Authentic purpose – student outcomes will include the completion or production of tasks relevant to the young people demonstrated through presentations, performance, creation and event management.
Celebrate and share the opportunities that exist with the work of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School annexe on the Felltimber campus
There are strong partnerships to the wider community including tertiary institutions, community agencies, and business
Wodonga Middle Years College has three campuses: Felltimber, Huon and the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School.
Selection Criteria
SC1: Capacity to support and develop positive working relationships with staff and students, particularly those with significant disabilities
SC2: Capacity to work productively with teachers and in a team
SC3: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
SC4: A high level of organisational skills, adaptability and creativity
SC5: Capacity to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people including parents and paramedical personnel
SC6: A broad understanding of state secondary school curriculum requirements
SC7: Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the structure and programs offered at Wodonga Middle Years College.
Role
The primary role of this position is to support the integration of specified student [s] and Learning Support students. A secondary role is to assist in other ways directly and indirectly to support the students which assist the class teacher in facilitating the integration/learning support process overall.
1. Program Formation for both Integration and Learning Support
To support students in:
[a] the setting of goals
[b] program formation
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The Integration Aide will be given responsibility to supervise small groups of students. Certainly an important function of this role is to assist in specific classroom programs.
2. Classroom Support
Assistance to enable the student [s] to participate in educational activities of the classroom and to withdraw students if needed to work on a one-to-one basis.
3. Social skills Development
A student may require help in social skill development in a small or large group situation.
4. Communication
Assistance in classroom with communication.
5. Role With Parents
Set and attend Program Support Meetings with the parents and liaise with parents where necessary to assist with integration.
6. Excursions and Camps
Attendance of the Integration Aide is based on individual availability with time in lieu to be negotiated with the Principal prior to attending the camp/excursion.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Areas:
KRA 1: To assist the development of student numeracy and literacy skills, on a one to one basis.
KRA 2: To assist and support the integration students into the College
KRA 3: To assist classroom teachers in this integration process
KRA 4: To assist with personal hygiene and grooming
KRA 5: To supervise students as directed to ensure their safety and the safety of other students both inside and outside the classroom
KRA 6: To assist students to enable them to participate in educational activities in the classroom
KRA 7: To assist in the classroom with communication, note taking, explanations of work, discipline as required
KRA 8: To assist students who may require help in social skill development
KRA 9: To participate in the Program Support Group (PSG) meetings and to assist with the integration process
KRA 10: To participate in Professional Development activities both in and out of the College
KRA 11: To carry out any other duties as specified by the Principal Class Officers of the College
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
Other Information
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department’s Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
WMYC does not bind itself to make any appointment whatsoever from applications received.
Applications must include the following:
a covering letter;
brief statements addressing each of the selection criteria;
your resume/CV detailing employment history;
names and contact numbers of two professional referees (include current employer/supervisor) who can provide comment on the selection criteria
The time fraction may be negotiable, depending on the level of funding at the time of appointment.
Applications can be lodged on the DET Recruitment Online Website http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/careers/pages/advacssch.aspx and follow the link to Job Vacancy/Recruitment Online OR Three copies of your application could be forwarded directly to:
Mr. G. Hodge,
ATL Team Leader,
Wodonga Middle Years College
PO Box 1263,
Wodonga 3689
Conditions of Employment
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is for a period of seven years or until the funding reduces or ceases.
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