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Overview Work type: Part time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 4 Occupation: Health and Allied Health Location: Bendigo Reference: 1472488 Location Profile The Bendigo Special Developmental School provides education programs for school aged students 5 to18 with a moderate to severe intellectual disability. Our students reside in the Bendigo Region encompassing Kyneton, Wedderburn, Heathcote and Huntly. The current enrolment is 133 students. The new school premises were established in Kangaroo Flat in September 2006. DET and VCAA curriculum guidelines are followed at the school, with all students being taught seven subjects (the school is exempt from teaching languages) and four capabilities of the Victorian Curriculum. The Victorian Teaching and Learning Model is used to design and implement an individualised education plan for each student, coupled with a communication passport, which identifies a student's preferred communication system and skills. Staff work in Professional Learning Communities to collaboratively plan and moderate student learning and achievement. Classrooms are stimulating and well equipped with an extensive range of educational equipment and communication aids. A hydrotherapy pool, spa room, gymnasium, student kitchen, and extensive bicycle track with a range of adapted bicycles, coupled with a specialised therapy and multi-purpose room enrich programs. Student health and safety is paramount, and a grounds master plan that maintains a secure and stimulating outdoor environment, with challenging play equipment and shade port sun protection make for engaging outdoor play spaces. The school has recently been officially gifted the name 'Manya' meeting 'Meeting Site' by the elders of the tradition land owners, the Dja Dja Wurrumg, for the outdoor space located at the north end of the school. Teamwork and communication between staff and parents is a priority. Student Support Group meetings are held each term and support the preparation and review of the Individual Education Plan. Parent and caregiver dialogue is supported by fortnightly newsletters, a Facebook page, and daily communication through either an app called SeeSaw or a student diary. An active parent and carer group called Parent 2 Parent meet fortnightly and Learning programs are additionally supported by the school's Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Family Support Teacher and Mental Health Practitioner. Several students are dual enrolled in mainstream schools for varying time fractions. Cooperative planning and programming between both educational settings and continual review and support of student progress are essential elements of the success and extension of these programs. As a recognised resource for special education, the school provides an information, consultancy and professional development base for teachers, parents, tertiary students and other people involved in the disability field. This school is committed to respecting the dignity of the individual and being "a place of excellence in education that creates inclusive communities and success for all." Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills SC2: Demonstrated capability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships between people with a disability and their parents and carers, other organisations or agencies and the wide community SC3: Demonstrated understanding of issues facing students with a disability and their parents/carers SC4: Experience in building the capacity of others to navigate complex systems SC5: Demonstrated knowledge of the operations of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and/or operations of specialist schools Role Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations. Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers. Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives. 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. Responsibilities Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients. Ensure all external providers deliver the required service. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO AND OHS Commitment 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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au Child Safe Standards 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 DE Values 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 Other Information 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 Conditions of Employment 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 Applications close Thursday 17 April 2025 at 11.59PM Posted 04 April 2025

Location: Kennington, AU

Posted Date: 5/3/2025