Teacher Aide

Selection Criteria

1. An understanding of, and an ability to positively work with a child with special needs including Challenging behaviour.

2. An ability to promote and encourage independence in daily classroom routine with the guidance of the class teacher and other teachers.

3. An ability to work under the direction of the classroom teacher in the implementation and evaluation of classroom activities, within a variety of classrooms.

4. A demonstrated ability to participate effectively as part of a team.

5. A commitment to professional learning and growth.

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 fu…