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Education Support - Multicultural Education Aide - Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program - Karen Language (0.4 to 0.8)

Government schools
2 days ago
Part-time
Remote
Australia
Administrative

Location Profile

Purpose 

The Victorian School of Languages (VSL) is a government school and state-wide service of the Department of Education and Training which provides language programs from Foundation to Year 12 (VCE) to students from all three sectors (Government, Independent, and Catholic). The school offers Languages in face-to-face and distance education classes to students who cannot study the language at their home school. The key directions are the DET Language policies and the 2015 'The Education State' document. 

Values 

The values that underpin the development and delivery of the VSL's Languages provision are: 

  • Respect - understanding that languages are a way to increase lifelong opportunities for learners; 
  • Commitment 
    • to students from all communities and socio-economic backgrounds to study a language of their choice;
    • to enhancing student well-being
    • to improving outcomes for every student, in every class, at every VSL centre and in all communities
  • Courage - to continue to ensure the VSL remains a leader in languages as its specialised field of endeavour; 
  • Teamwork - to support our communities to embrace diversity and strength.

Environmental Context 

  • The school teaches 51 languages in 42Centres (campuses) across Victoria. Students come from both Government and non-Government schools. Classes are held outside school hours usually on Saturdays throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area, country and regional Victoria. The VSL Centres are organised in twelve areas, each under the administration of a Leading Teacher (Area Manager) and Centre classes range from Foundation to Year 12.

  • The school teachers 13 languages via distance education (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese). The levels range from Year 5 to Year 12 (VCE). The teaching is carried out through workbooks, video-conferencing, online courses and regular seminars. 

  • The VSL School Council, which comprises elected and nominated members, provides expert and broadly based guidance and leadership to the school.

  • The school responds to Language needs of new and emerging communities and changing demands/demographics.

Selection Criteria

SC1  Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2  Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3  Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4  Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5  Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6  A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

Positions at this range involve tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy. Supervision and coordination of other staff involves ensuring that routine tasks are performed to the required standard.

Specialised support functions will involve accountability for a single function or the operation of a work area. Technical support will involve ensuring clearly defined technical requirements are met (for example, technical support to teachers within a school laboratory). Direction is readily available and the scope for decision making is limited to how required tasks are met.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

  • provide coordinated support to teachers and educational programs
  • provide a child safe environment in accordance with the Child Safe Standards
  • coordinate the day-to-day routine operational requirements of a school office
  • provide medical intervention support to a student(s)
  • support financial and budgetary processes
  • coordinate and prepare routine school communication
  • manipulate data or information and prepare documentation or basic reports
  • use specialised knowledge in a specific functional area including risk assessment, for example, science laboratory, information technology support or library
  • provide training and/or instruction with respect to technical systems or scientific processes, and prepare experiments or use of equipment and conducts demonstrations, where required, under direct supervision
  • be involved with the leading teachers to ensure VNAP day-to-day routine tasks are performed to the required standard.
  • improve data accuracy, unify procedure of enrolment, attendance, assessment, report writing, and mailing system etc.
  • maintain and manipulate VNAP data & information and prepare documentation, RPO reports and fact data for EAL Unit.
  • provide administrative support to VSL and VNAP
     

Responsibilities

This position involves supporting students with a Karen Background. The successful applicant will be allocated a number of students to support, both in the Virtual EAL classroom as well as during Onsite School Visits to country schools, where appropriate.

The Central Duty of the Multicultural Aide is as follows:

. Fully attend all timetabled EAL meetings and attend classes as directed by the EAL Leading Teacher.

. Assist teachers and students in these classes by helping to clarify and explain concepts and by being a supportive link between teachers and Karen students.

. Initiate liaison, where necessary, with teachers before classes in order to be prepared for interpreting the concepts involved.

Beyond this Central Duty, Multicultural Aides have the following Other Duties, from time to time:

 

The EAL Leading Teacher will allocate duties to the Aides:

. Translate school letters as requested by the EAL Leading Teacher. Interpret for parents/teachers/students as requested, and also at Parent-Teacher Interviews (for which time in lieu will be granted).

. Assist when requested with Administrative Duties such as the enrolment of students and their introduction to the school, including the completion of forms.  

. Be available online or on the phone for individual students who seek advice regarding their work, or referrals regarding academic and welfare issues.

. Carry out occasional special tasks as requested, e.g. telephoning parents to organise parent meetings or assisting the English language program team in dealing with problems arising.

. When available to assist the Virtual EAL team in tasks related to organisation and resources or as advised by the EAL Leading Teacher.

. Assist with special programs for EAL students including school visits.

 

Applicants are expected to have:

. Language proficiency in Karen and English.

. An ability to relate to students, teachers, parents and the community.

. Suitable skills and aptitude for carrying out the above duty statement.

. Proficiency with ICT.             

Who May Apply

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

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

 

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

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.

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

The School requests that each applicant consider including the following:

  • A specific response to the selection criteria
  • A copy of transcript of qualifications if applicable.
  • A copy of a current WWC Check
  • A summary of experience
  • Three referees who are able to make relevant comments regarding the application in relation to the key selection criteria. Please provide telephone numbers (home, mobile and work if applicable) and email addresses of your referees.  Referees other than those nominated may be contacted.

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