2025 - Disability And Inclusion Coach

Reports to:

Reports to the Assistant Principal ¿ Wellbeing.

Provides information and advice to the Teaching & Learning Team and Wellbeing & Engagement Team.

Direct Reports:

·       Learning Mentors

Working Relationships:

This Learning Specialist works closely with:

·       The Principal Team

·       Head of School Leaders

·       Wellbeing & Engagement Team

·       Leadership Team

·       PLC Leaders

·       Year Level Leaders

·       Careers and Pathways

Responsible for:            

1.       Position specific focus:

·       To undertake appropriate assessments with students to identify strengths and needs.

·       To identify appropriate learning adjustments for students to be incorporated into their IEP

·       To engage with SSS to access assessments and supports for students.

·       To model best practice in inclusive education within the classroom, including coaching and mentoring staff in their practice.

2.       Professional Learning:

·       To undertake professional learning to upskill themselves in their inclusive practice.

·       To plan and deliver whole staff professional learning to build a culture of inclusive practice across the college.

·       To plan and deliver targeted professional learning for staff to support the needs of particular students.

·       To coach and mentor teaching staff and ES on their application of appropriate learning adjustments within their teaching practice.

3.       Policy and Compliance:

·       To implement and support the application of the Disability Inclusion policies and procedures of the DET.

·       In collaboration with the student support team, to develop, monitor and review individual education plans for students.

4.       Team Development:

·       Work within the Student Support team to promote inclusive practices on a whole school level.

·       Lead the development of the classroom ES team, building consistency of practice within the learning mentors of the college.

·       Consult with PLC leaders and the Teaching and Learning team to support the design and modification of curriculum and pedagogy to meet best practice for inclusive education.

5.       Other

·       Any other duties required by the Principal

Resource allocation:     

·       Time Allowance

·       Learning Mentors

Memberships:

·       School Leadership Team

·       Wellbeing & Engagement Team

·       Others as required

Position specification / skill sets:            

·       Experienced classroom practitioner with strengths in supporting student accommodations and Inclusion.

·       Has sound and proven ICT skills

·       Has a high level of working knowledge of Victorian Curriculum and student learning theory, including design thinking.

·       Has strong systems analysis and documentation skills

·       Effective leadership of staff

·       Can develop the capacity of their team and other staff

·       Demonstrated problem solving and issue resolution skills

·       Highly developed data analysis skills and the ability to create programs that respond to identified needs

·       Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

·       Has sound knowledge of the DE Disability and Inclusion practices.

·       Demonstrate capacity to be agile, adaptable and able to problem solve in the best interest of students and the school.