Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 Multicultural Classroom Aide

Box Hill High School is a high-performing co-educational government school in the Inner East area of Melbourne.

The school was established in 1930 and has a long tradition of striving for academic excellence and establishing a strong, positive learning environment for all students. We are a single-campus school of 1500 students enrolled from years 7 to 12. We have 132 teaching staff and 34 ES staff, as well as a team of 4 Principal class officers.

Box Hill High School is a learning community that fosters resilience, a passion for lifelong development and a commitment to positively impacting the world. Our purpose is:

·         To ensure an inclusive, safe community where students and staff are respectful of each other.

·         To collaborate to set and achieve challenging learning goals to create an environment where everyone can flourish

·         To equip students with the skills to be resilient and passionate life-long learners

·         To respect and consider student voice in the classroom and wider school community

·         To demonstrate school pride in the way we present and conduct ourselves

·         To develop and nurture students who are ethical, think critically and can contribute as global citizens

Our school values of respect, creativity, resilience and growth ensure that everyone in our school community will be treated fairly and respectfully. In turn, we will strive to create an inclusive and safe school where curiosity and creativity are valued and all members of our community are empowered to participate and learn. The school motto, `ad altiora certamus¿ (to strive for the higher things), underpins all that we do.

Student learning, engagement and well-being are central to our work, and the school has a range of programs in place to support the learning and growth of all students. These include our well-established SEAL program (GAPP), Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD), and intervention programs in Literacy and Numeracy.

Students can further develop their skills and talents through various additional programs and extra-curricular activities, including sports, music, performing arts, solar cars, robotics, debating, leadership programs and numerous clubs. There are also several opportunities for students to further their own personal development and enhance their global perspective through a range of international programs, including a German Exchange Program, The World Challenge, USA Space Camp and the Victorian Young Leaders to China Program.

Student leadership, voice and agency are a priority at the school. Students have multiple opportunities to contribute to school governance and shape the school's future direction. Student leaders drive improvement in the areas of community, teaching and learning, environment and engagement and well-being.

We recognise the importance of our partnership with parents and carers to support our students in their well-being, engagement and achievement in learning.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live, work and travel upon, and we pay our respects to the Elders, both past and present, and we recognise, acknowledge and respect the history, culture, diversity and value of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people.

Further information can be found on our website: www.boxhillhs.vic.edu.au

1.    Demonstrated ability to communicate in English and Mandarin Chinese, including the ability to accurately translate a range of basic school communications in Mandarin.

2.    Demonstrated ability to enhance the school¿s relationships with the families of the target language group, and with the assistance of school staff, help them to understand the Victorian education system.

3.    Demonstrated ability to work with students in a classroom setting, particularly to promote language acquisition and literacy skills.

4.    Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals including staff, parents and the wider community.

5.    Ability to take direction and to work as part of a team.

[Attendance requirement for this position]

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 function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
• Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
• Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are 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. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

The Multicultural Education Aide (MEA) position reports to both the English as an Additional Language (EAL) coordinator, and the International Students Program (ISP) coordinator.

The Aide is required to:

·         Demonstrate proficiency in communication in English and Mandarin Chinese

·         Provide friendly and helpful assistance to students, parents, staff and visitors to the college

·         Prioritise and manage work demands

·         Communicate effectively with a range of people

·         Work as part of the EAL and ISP teams to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner

An Education Support 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 can be required, individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities Duties

• Support students in the classroom, explain teacher instructions and work requirements
• Assist students on an individual or group basis with building language acquisition and literacy skills
• Support teachers general communication with students
• Communicate directly with families and support teachers and student welfare coordinators to communicate with families, and link the families with services
• Assist students and their families with transition from one educational setting to another, for example, gather enrolment information
• Translate basic school notices and communications to the local community
• Assist with the preparation of permission forms and applications
• Act as a resource to develop staff knowledge of the students¿ backgrounds and the issues they face
• Help to involve parents in school activities and programs
• Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment
• Participate in EAL and ISP team meetings as required, and ES staff meetings
• Perform other duties appropriate to the classification to assist in the effective delivery of services

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

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

 Applications must include:

·         a specific response to all of the key selection criteria and position details. It is suggested that applicants limit their responses to no more than five pages

·         a CV with a summary of experience and qualifications

·         the names and contact details, including email of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.
N.B. Failure to provide the requested referee details may result in a disadvantage to the applicant.

All applicants should ensure that their personal profile on Recruitment Online is up to date and have a current Working with Children Check (employee) card.

Annual Leave

20 days Annual Leave plus 30 additional days Paid Leave  (for ES only)

A full-time teaching service employee (principal, teacher, education support and paraprofessional class), is entitled to 152 hours (20 days) annual leave in respect of each 12 months of service which accrues progressively during a year of service, according to the employee's ordinary hours of work. Part-time employees receive annual leave entitlements on a pro rata basis, calculated according to the time fraction worked.

Education support class employees are expected to use additional paid leave during school vacation periods

• 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