Baringa School is committed to excellence in Special Education. We aim to provide an innovative, caring and stimulating environment where learning is relevant and purposeful and where students develop a sense of belonging through mutual respect and cooperation. Our school motto is “Learning, Caring, Achieving”.
We cater specifically for students with mild intellectual disabilities aged from 5-18 years. Our curriculum is based on the Victorian Essential Learnings (VELS) and covers English, Mathematics, Personal & Social Development, Health & Physical Education, Independent Living Skills, Art, Technology and Communication. A number of enrichment programs are also offered including Outdoor Education, Camps, Advance (a community volunteer program) vocational training including Work Experience and Pre work skills, and travel training.
The school operates in Units of Early Years (P-4) Middle Years (5-9) and VCAL for students over 16. Student support services include Speech therapy and Occupational therapy. A Primary Welfare officer provides family support.
Placement Details
Students on placement would be expected to work in classrooms alongside teachers and teacher aides. We would anticipate that for maximum learning opportunities, that students will interact with children individually or in small groups
Students would be welcome to attend any planning meetings, morning briefing, staff, and unit meetings, curriculum meetings, as well as any professional development sessions which may be occurring during their placement
There are numerous out of school and community programs which our students are involved in as well as independent living skills programs which would be of interest
As many of our children have identified medical conditions, syndromes and disorders, students may be able to undertake specific projects linked to individual children or to a specific cohort of students (eg children with Autism) These could be left at the school as a resource or presented to staff as professional learning
Placement Parameters
All placement students are expected to participate in daily activities which would normally be undertaken by a teacher assistant- including attendance at relevant meetings (as negotiated) working with individuals or small groups. Tasks and expectations would generally be discussed with classroom teacher
Whilst they MAY be involved in one to one activities with a student or small group of students, these will be under the supervision and/ or direction of a teacher
Key skills developed would be
· an understanding of the needs of children with intellectual disabilities
· communication skills
· planning for effective learning of students with particular needs
· daily organisation of a school setting
· impact of specific disabilities on learning and modifications used to assist integration and enhanced learning
· broader knowledge of the impact of issues such as poverty and disadvantage
Selection Criteria
Confidentiality and respect for Privacy of students, families and staff
Good communication skills
An empathy with students and willingness to be involved working with children (not fearful and afraid to speak or interact with them)
Location: 47 Staff Street Moe
Contact Person: Rosie Romano, Principal
Phone: 5127 1744
Places Filled: 0/2
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