Learning Support

Description:

SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary

SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position

SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents

SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth.

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class 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 cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Communicates with teachers on matters related to students who attend the reading intervention program

Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of tasks and information

Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure

Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting

Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs

Liaises with the Assistant Principal to co-ordinate the reading intervention program.