This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and professional team of teachers and education support staff at Northcote High School as an Integration Aide.

The Integration Aide will support students who are eligible for support in the program for students with a disability (PSD).The role involves being part of the team that supports students who have complex physical and intellectual disabilities as well as challenging behaviour.

This Integration Aide will also contribute and provide support to the Student Services team.

Duties:

• Assist students to access the curriculum and to achieve academic success
• Support students to actively participate in all school activities. Attend camps and excursions when required
• Assist students to develop skills to their full potential, to set and strive to achieve their individual goals and to work independently
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual educational learning plans for students who are eligible for PSD funding support
• Monitor student progress and prepare support materials as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality including confidential records
• Work cooperatively in the classroom environment, taking direction from classroom teachers and the Head of Student Services
• Supervise students in the school yard if required
• Comply with DET policy and guidelines involving student health, safety, care and supervision
• Assist with communication between students, teachers, and parents, including providing reports as required
  • Participate in Student Support Group meetings with the Head of Student Service as required
  • Provide feedback to the Head of Student Services and participate in the monitoring and evaluation of school wide and individual learning programs
  • Undertake Professional Development especially with courses specific to the needs of students
  • Work effectively in a team and be flexible to change within the inclusion timetable
• Other duties as requested by the Principal

Further Information:

• The time fraction for this position is 0.49 (18.75 hours per week)
  • 3x 6.25hour days (e.g. 8.45am-3.30pm) plus a minimum of 30 mins lunch break
  • Working days can be negotiated.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check is required.
• Preferred applicant to have experience in working with young people with complex physical and medical needs.
• The preferred applicant may be required to support with toileting, meals and personal care. Training will be provided.
• Capacity to learn the programs and develop the skills to apply them to a high level is essential. Support will be provided throughout the training period, should this be required.

Further information regarding this position and to submit an application, please click the 'Apply Now' button and search using this position ID: #1304129