Special School Teacher Aide

Selection Criteria

SC1       Demonstrate how you have effectively supported children with special needs or challenging behaviours?  Explain the strategies you used and how you adapted to the children¿s individual needs.

SC2       Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks.

SC3       Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC4       Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high-level oral and written communication skills.

SC5       Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

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 ta…