Classroom and Student Support - Koorie Educator - Katjeri …, Shepparton

Overview Work Type: Fixed-term
- Part-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Education Support
- Level 1, Range 2 Occupation: Education and training Location: Hume
- Greater Shepparton Reference: 1529231 Selection Criteria Selection Criteria

SC1 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents school staff and external parties

SC2 A willingness to be fully involved in the school community and the ability to develop and initiate programs to support Koorie students.

SC3 Ability to liaise with students, families and key stakeholders and develop strong working relationships.

SC4 Work with key staff in the development of cultural specific programs and activities Role The Koorie Educator Katjeri Yarrka will work within operational guidelines for Koorie Educators and provide cultural support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Greater Shepparton Secondary College, contributing to their educational outcomes. This 48/52 position with required attendance of 8:30am to 3:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 8:30am to 4:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday. This position does not require attendance during the school holidays.
- Provide a culturally safe, calm and supportive environment for students and staff within the Katjeri Yarrka space
- Coordinate the day-to-day operation of Katjeri Yarrka
- Coordinate referral process to Katjeri Yarrka
- Coordinate timetabling of KE staff and additional supports as required
- Facilitate culturally inclusive activities and provide opportunities for cultural and educational engagement
- Support student wellbeing, engagement and successful re-entry back into the classroom
- Oversee ordering, stocktake and management of program resources and supplies
- Facilitate short-term intervention and restorative support processes for students requiring additional support
- Support students to:
- Complete classwork, CATs and assessment tasks
- Participate in restorative conversations and reflection activities
- Develop positive learning routines and classroom readiness
- Work collaboratively with NH/KE staff regarding referrals, student supports, and program implementation
- Support students involved in:
- SSGs
- Post-incident restorative processes
- Post-suspension re-engagement
- Transition support following disengagement or return from Nurtja
- Monitor student attendance and usage of the program to ensure the space does not become a long-term replacement for classroom participation
- Manage session capacity and student numbers, with a maximum of 10 students per session, subject to coordinator discretion
- Maintain accurate Compass Chronicle documentation and attendance records for all students accessing the program Responsibilities
- Contribute to a positive culture of belonging, care, high expectations and learning within their team and the College
- Provide high level support to the Koorie Education Team Leader
- Proactively build a positive working relationship with all other ES and teaching staff
- Attend and actively contribute to relevant meetings and events
- Support and encourage staff to share ideas, strategies and resources Who May Apply Who May Apply: This role is an identified position and is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. Confirmation of the Indigenous status of applicants may be requested. The Department of Education is committed to taking positive action to eliminate discrimination to the greatest possible extent. It recognises that discrimination can cause social and economic disadvantage, and the achievement of substantive equality may require the taking of special measures. To this end, the Department of Education considers these positions to be a special measure for the purposes of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). 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 secure, 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 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: 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: Other Information Attendance for this position is Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30 top 3.30, 30-minute lunch break Tuesday and Thursday 8.30 to 4.30, 30 min lunch break 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 Location Profile Our way of doing things at GSSC The saying goes at Greater Shepparton Secondary College (GSSC) that we are Greater Together! That is our families, staff and community all working together to support our young people, and our students leaning on these support networks to achieve their best. Although we are a big school able to cater for more than 2,200 students, we have been able to retain a `small school¿ atmosphere through our House and Neighbourhood structure. Through this model, our students are able to feel a sense of Greater Belonging by having a house to call home. This provides students an opportunity to build relationships with key neighbourhood staff, as well as with their peers through our Vertical Home Groups. Building relationships and nurturing a student-centred culture is at the forefront of everything that we do here at GSSC. Our College and House Captains and specialist First Nations, Multicultural, Values, Environmental and Music Student Leaders provide invaluable student voice and input and role model our college values and ethos at various events and activities, both in the school and in the community. Our award-winning Careers Team provide the supports our students need to set Greater Expectations for themselves and to aspire for excellence. While we ask our students to set high expectations of themselves and each other, we also recognise that achieving your personal best is just that, personal! This is why our careers pathway mentoring and counselling is targeted to each individual student, and our curriculum is tailored at each year level. In addition to this, our Wellbeing Team here at GSSC is focused on providing Greater Care to our students through a range of services and initiatives including our Doctors in School program, paediatric clinic, Program for Students with a Disability, Secondary School Nurses and Mental Health Practitioners. GSSC Wellbeing Officers are also based in each neighbourhood to support students on a day-to-day basis. This team around the learner is further strengthened by our Ngarri Ngarri team, made by of six staff and a Team Leader who work across neighbourhoods to support First Nations students and their families. Our Multicultural Liaison Officers (MLO) provide this same support for our Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families and speak a range of languages including Arabic, Dari, Persian, Hazaragi, Swahili, Kirundi and Samoan. Both teams work in and outside of the classroom to promote active student participation, positive family engagement, a proactive home/school partnership, culturally safe learning environment and inclusive curriculum and teaching and learning practices. Our Wellbeing and Inclusion Hub also including a range of external allied health and education agencies working in school to support students.
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