Student Engagement Officer (Ed Support Level

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 26/02/2024 - 20/12/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary : Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1400898

Selection Criteria : SC1 Experience supporting the general wellbeing of students and the school community.

SC2 Experience in providing services to improve student engagement and connectedness.

SC3 Ability to foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

SC4 Experience in delivering wellbeing services within a multidisciplinary team

SC5 Ability to operate within the school community and with external providers,

including providing students with referrals to specialist services when required.

SC6 Ability to support schools and teachers to identify and develop educational,

social and emotional programs to support students

Role : The Student Engagement Officer serves as an inspirational and positive role model for our students. They are dedicated to fostering a supportive and lively educational environment, enhancing student well-being, and promoting active participation in both academic and extracurricular activities.

The Student Engagement Officer will:

• Student Mentoring: Act as a positive role model for students, demonstrating enthusiasm, respect, and cultural awareness.
• Reading Support: Conduct one-on-one and small group reading sessions in the classroom, helping to improve literacy skills and foster a love for reading, especially for those without a regular home reading habit
• Curriculum Assistance: Provide support in small group settings as needed, aiding in the comprehension and engagement with the curriculum, especially for those not engaged in the curriculum on a regular basis
• Sports Coordination: Organise and lead active recess and lunchtime sports activities, targeting sports popular in the FPS community, such as basketball and soccer. Focus on enhancing students' skill levels, physical fitness, community spirit, and understanding of the games.
• Wellbeing Support: Offer targeted support to students in need through small group withdrawal sessions, under the supervision of the Wellbeing Leading Teacher. Focus on establishing a safe, fun, and trusting connection with school staff, addressing emotional and social wellbeing.
• Physical Education Assistance: Support specific areas of the physical education program, including training for events like Hooptime, under the supervision of the PE teacher.
• Communication Support: Engage with students to assist in understanding basic tasks and information, ensuring clarity and comprehension.
• Classroom Supervision: Provide basic support and supervision for individuals or small groups of up to four students, either within the classroom setting or under the supervision of a teacher.

This role is vital in creating an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing environment for our students, encouraging their overall development and fostering a strong sense of community within the school.

Other duties as directed by the Principal

Responsibilities :

• Adhere to our school values of being responsible, respectful and safe in all your interactions
• Regularly and openly communicate work progress with the Principal
• Proactively build a positive working relationship with all other FPS staff
• Attend and actively contribute to relevant meetings and events as required
• Attend work during the required times
• Remain actively engaged with students and seek further assistance where required
• Adhere to the Child Safety Standards at all times

Student Engagement Officer reports directly to the Principal, in consultation with the Wellbeing Leading Teacher and Assistant Principal

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

EEO AND OHS Commitment : 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: Location Profile : Fleetwood PS is located in Narre Warren and currently has 259 students in 12 classrooms. The school has one Principal, an Assistant Principal, a Leading Teacher, 2 Learning Sp