Job Description

Job ID: 1225243

Location: Burwood East Special Developmental School

Department: Burwood East Special Developmental School

Role Type: Teacher Aide

Subjects/Duties: View Subject/Duties

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Ongoing/Fixed Term: Fixed Term

Classification: Ed Support Level 1-Range 1

Apply By: 05/18/2021

Contact Name: Seth Willingham

Phone: 03 9803 4590

Location Profile

Description and Location

Burwood East Special Developmental School provides educational programs for primary and secondary school-aged students with a moderate to severe intellectual disability, sensory and physical impairments, and autism spectrum disorder.

The school is a purpose built facility located in a quiet residential area in the Melbourne suburb of Burwood East and provides an attractive and safe environment. Learning areas include well equipped classrooms, dedicated specialist spaces and outdoor learning zones.

The school caters for a total of 87 students, with an enrolment of 75 school-aged students and 12 pre-school students involved in the Early Education Program. School aged students attend school daily from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

The school zone covers eastern suburbs located in the cities of Whitehorse, Maroondah, Boroondara, Manningham and Monash, including the suburbs of Nunawading, Blackburn, Box Hill, Burwood, Balwyn, Hawthorn, Kew, Doncaster, Templestowe and Vermont South. Eligible school-aged students living within the designated transport zone have access to free transport to and from school.

Curriculum
We use the Victorian Curriculum to plan individual learning for students. Teachers have time to plan together and also benefit from the further supports of a dedicated curriculum leader and a Literacy Learning Specialist. Student’s outcomes are at the centre of our decisions. A teacher at Burwood East SDS is also seen as a learner, together we aspire to provide the very best education for students. We celebrate diversity and individuality, providing a safe and mutually respectful environment.

An emphasis is placed on students attaining skills, knowledge and independence that they will use as young adults when graduating at 18 years of age.

Staffing
The school is staffed with 15 classroom teachers, 3 specialist teachers, 14 teacher assistants, an occupational therapist, speech therapist, music therapist, dance teacher and consultant physiotherapist. This team is vital to providing support to our transdisciplinary approach to student learning.

Community Involvement
Burwood East SDS encourages parent and community involvement. Participation in curriculum and social activities, celebration of student achievement and special events is valued and encouraged. Parents/carers frequently participate in organized parent activities such as seminars, information evenings and social events.

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated ability to work as a team member with a variety of staff displaying effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to assist students in all aspects of their learning including personal care, play and wellbeing.
Demonstrated ability to work under the direction of a teacher with any age group of students who have a range of disabilities and complex behaviours.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Role

Assist and support the implementation of educational programs.
Assist with the personal care of students such as toileting, meals and manual handling.
Preparation of teaching aids and resources as directed by a teacher.
Assist in preparation of class activities, student resources and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Actively engage with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
Attend meetings as necessary.
Participate in professional development.
Driving school vehicles subject to prescribed requirements.
To willingly perform additional duties as required specific to Burwood East Special Developmental School which fall within the guidelines and within the specified time fraction.
Facilitate student learning in all areas of the curriculum.

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

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