Department of Education Victoria – Echuca VIC Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School is seeking applicants who display an understanding of the learning and teaching of students with special needs and who are committed to their profession. Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School is a rapidly expanding school, providing education for children ages 5-18 years with intellectual and associated disabilities. The school enrolment is approximately 131students. We follow Victorian Curriculum using ABLES to assist assessment. The curriculum is based on individual needs and abilities and designed to be motivating, challenging and flexible with a significant focus on life skills and personal development. Our 2022
- 2026 Strategic Plan has a student learning focus on Literacy, Numeracy and excellence in Education. The major emphasis is on literacy with a focus on reading, developing oral language and social skills. We believe that all our students need to be given a voice and the staff are dedicated to making the most of the school resources to achieve this goal. Our Strategic Plan has a major teaching and learning focus on Literacy, Numeracy and Communication. All students work with iPads to strengthen literacy and numeracy skills.

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a significant P.
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S program to build communication skills across different areas of the school. The school has a strong wellbeing culture. In 2016 the school launched The Koorie Inclusive School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (KI SWPBS) program This evidence based approach supports positive school culture by creating safe, inclusive learning environments defined by proactive whole school systems to define, teach and support appropriate student behaviours.



Inclusion is of vital importance to our Community and links with mainstream schools and local sporting clubs are facilitated through community partnerships. The school promotes inclusion of all cultures, religion and gender identities and where local history, heritage and the values of the nations first people can be explored and celebrated. Inclusion is promoted in our community and links with mainstream. Family connections are vital and their continued support is greatly valued. Student wellbeing is a high priority and contact with most families on a daily basis provides holistic support not only to students but to caregivers. Our families come from a diverse background spread over a large geographical area. Many of our students have high paramedical needs. Access to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and psychologist services is provided as required. Specialised therapy and augmented communication equipment is available to support these programmes. The school prides itself on having an open and welcoming environment that encourages parent and community participation. Links with the community are encouraged. The school plays host to students on work experience, or community service programmes as well as providing onsite training for staff from local mainstream schools. We recognise and appreciate the challenging nature of the job and are proud of the professional commitment of all our staff. Our school offers: Excellence in Education




- High quality teaching tailored to the individual A curriculum designed to allow students to develop to their full potential. Highly trained and dedicated staff, highly respected by the greater community. A safe and supportive setting catering for all physical, emotional and intellectual needs. A strong emphasis on assisting the students to develop interpersonal skills readying them for life beyond school. A strong student wellbeing culture, where each childs needs are of top priority. An outstanding team approach to teaching and managing the students. Strong partnerships with parents, local disability services and the broader community. 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

[Attendance requirement for this position] An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program. An education suppor

📌 Special School Teacher Aide (Echuca)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
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