4329 Other Education Assistants
4329 Other Education Assistants
This unit group covers Education Assistants not elsewhere classified. It includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officers and Boarding Supervisors.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
432931 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officer
Assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in their education, and supports cultural awareness and community engagement. Provides feedback to parents or guardians and teachers about students' progress, and liaises with educational bodies, government agencies and committees.
Alternative titles
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Education Counsellor
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Education Officer
Specialisation
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officer Coordinator
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Advises on cultural protocols on observing the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in all school activities, including excursions
- Identifies and develops resources to support the learning outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Coordinates the delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and cultures lessons
- Acts as a liaison between the community and the school to develop education programs that are relevant to both educational and cultural needs
- Assists in the development and implementation of personalised learning plans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander celebrations within schools
- Leads cultural group experiences with students
432932 Boarding Supervisor
Provides care and supervision for children and young people living in boarding schools and residential colleges.
Residential Youth Workers are excluded from this occupation. Residential Youth Workers are included in Occupation 411731 Residential Youth Worker.
Alternative titles
- Boarding House Parent
- Boarding House Supervisor
- Boarding School Supervisor
- House Parent
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Plans and supervises activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children and young people in boarding schools and residential colleges
- Contributes to the provision of quality welfare and education services to children and young people in boarding schools and residential colleges
- Develops and coordinates recreational, social and educational programs for residents
- Provides pastoral care, and liaises with parents of residents about the progress of their child
- Ensures residents adhere to set guidelines for daily schedules, school attendance, meals and other domestic activities
- Maintains discipline and reinforces appropriate behaviour standards
- Manages boarding processes, policies and procedures, in line with the residential facility's guidelines
- Ensures a safe and secure environment that creates a friendly atmosphere by promoting trust and confidence in residents