Hindi Language Assistant - 1419049

Job Details

Job ID: 1419049

Location

Wyndham Central Secondary Coll

Department: Wyndham Central Secondary Coll

Role Type: Teacher Aide

Subjects/Duties: View Subject/Duties

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Ongoing/Fixed Term: Fixed Term

Classification: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Apply By06/18/2024

Other Information

Begin Date07/15/2024

End Date12/21/2028

Hours22.80

Contact NameConnie Faranda

Phone8744 8900

School Websitewww.wyndhamcentralsc.vic.edu.au

Location Profile

Wyndham Central College is located in a high growth corridor, approximately 20 minutes west of Melbourne and caters for students in Years 7 to 12 across the Wyndham district. Recent data sets in key areas have demonstrated significant improvement in line with the goals and targets identified in the previous Strategic Plan and reflect the dedication and commitment by the staff.

The Staff at Wyndham Central are committed to delivering a rigorous guaranteed and viable curriculum enhanced by the AVID program that aims to prepare students by developing a set of strategies to support their learning and chosen pathway. The college programs are innovative and challenging and include a 7-10 Enrichment and VHAP program, 7-10 Spanish Immersion Program (SIP), the 9-10 STEM Academy and our flagship schoolwide program AVID. The college is the first school in Australia to achieve certification as an AVID school and are currently recognized as Australia's first secondary Site of Distinction.

To further complement the academic program all students are provided with a Careers Action Plan (CAP), and a learning plan from Year 7 that requires commitment, reflection and regular consultation between student, teacher and parents/carers. This three-way partnership is crucial to the successful progress of all of the students at Wyndham Central College and is supported by an extensive tutor advocate and pastoral support program.

Underpinning the educational improvement plan the College has modern facilities including a Trade Training Centre, a designated Year 7 Centre, Year 8 & 9 Centre, a Year 10 Community and a Senior Years Centre. Dedicated content learning environments for the performing and visual arts, Science and STEM and Gymnasium and sporting facilities. Complementing the whole school buildings is the extensive active/passive landscaping plan and recreational outdoor plan, a student centered study and student services building.  

The Leadership Team comprises of the Principal Team- Principal and Assistant Principals with dedicated leadership portfolios, Leading Teachers - Year Level Leaders (Engagement & Wellbeing), Literacy Leader, Numeracy Leader, Pathways & Transitions Leader, AVID pedagogy and operational Leaders, Senior Years Program Manager and Campus Management Leader. The team is complemented by faculty-based Learning Specialists who are our PLC instructional leaders.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including 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 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

Role of a Hindi Beacon School language assistant

 Student and teacher support

Work with the Hindi Beacon School Leader to support the development of the vision for the Hindi Beacon School at Wyndham Central College. This includes but is not limited to the development of a Hindi Language centre, the development (and ordering) of curriculum resources to promote the teaching of the Hindi language and all aspects of the Indian culture and support the promotion of cultural events throughout the calendar year in the school community.

Work with individual or small groups of students undertaking language learning activities.

Provide feedback to students on correct language usage.

Model correct language usage (e.g. pronunciation and idiom).

Provide targeted support to small groups or individuals within the classroom.

Contribute to professional development sessions with Hindi language teachers.

Participate in activities that promote the Hindi language and culture.

Provide native speaker expertise to teachers on use of the language.

Provide advice to teachers on current cultural conventions.

School curriculum support

Contribute to curriculum planning and resource development for the reading, writing, speaking and listening component of the language.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of digital language resources (e.g. ARC, class wiki) for language studies.

Conduct background research for the preparation of language teaching and learning materials in particular for oral components.

Provide support for school-based language program initiatives (e.g. sister school partnerships, school open night, language day Beacon school events and activities)

Contribute to the development of language teaching and learning materials that require expert knowledge of the target language (e.g. multimedia recording of native-speaker voice). 

Other support that a language assistant may provide

Participate in initiatives or projects that promote the language across the school and inter school. (e.g. language speaking contest, student immersion camp, student forums, cultural events)

Assist in arranging excursions and camps.

Assist with the delivery of language and cultural activities either face-to-face or online.

Assist with the development of resources to support the teaching of the language (e.g. recording audio content).

Participate in activities that promote language learning and intercultural understanding in the broader Wyndham Central College community (e.g. activities organised by the Languages Unit, regional showcase events, forums and festivals).  

Any other item as directed by Principal (or delegate).

Responsibilities

Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines

Supports communication between teachers and parents

Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities

Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information

Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting

Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs

Who May Apply

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

EEO AND OHS Commitment

The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

DE Values

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

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