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Form of workSC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
RoleThe Disability Inclusion Coordinator will ensure students with disability and additional needs are engaged in education and meeting their learning goals. To do this they will work collaboratively with the school¿s leadership, wellbeing staff and allied health teams. They also will work collaboratively with services/teams outside the school environment, which may include Health and Wellbeing Inclusion Workforces, liaising with Student Support Services key contacts and external therapists. The Disability Inclusion Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating the team around the learner.
The Disability Inclusion Coordinator will play a key role in the school¿s transition to Disability Inclusion, which will include supporting the organisation with Disability Inclusion Profile meetings, supporting teachers to identify students who may benefit from a profile meeting, and supporting school leadership to use Disability Inclusion funding to resource evidence based reasonable adjustments, for individual students and cohorts of students.
This role involves:
- Coordinating resources around the current PSD program.
- Leading the transition and implementation of Disability Inclusion for Westbreen Primary School.
- Conducting and leading student support groups meetings with parents, to assist teachers in communicating objectives and outcomes relating to educational programs and/or students.
- The facilitation of writing and distribution of Individual Education Plans.
- Completing applications for Disability Inclusion Profile meetings.
- Liaising with relevant regional office staff to support students.
- Liaising with external providers of support services.
Responsibilities include:
· Liaising with and providing information to parents, staff and students about the Disability Inclusion program.
· Preparing documentation for the Disability Inclusion program.
· Coordinating the distribution of Disability Inclusion communication.
· Providing administrative support for Disability Inclusion.
· Liaising with service providers, welfare agencies and relevant organisations to facilitate student supports.
· Developing and adapting work methods and organising systems for the effective implementation of Disability Inclusion at Westbreen Primary School.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
PSD experience preferred.
Sound knowledge of a range of disabilities and diagnoses and how they impact learning.
Excellent Microsoft office skills, including proficiency with excel and word.
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
- 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.
Please ensure that your application includes:
- A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
- A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
- Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Westbreen Primary School No. 4158 ¿ a school with a proud history since 1923.
The school is located at the intersection of West Street and Boundary Road in Pascoe Vale, Melbourne.
Westbreen Primary is a dynamic learning community where tradition and innovation are woven into the culture and practices of the school. Whilst history is important to us, having just celebrated our 100 years anniversary, we continue to look to the future by providing our students with a broad range of opportunities to reach their full potential. We encourage our students to become more `community minded¿ in the knowledge that our future adults will need a set of skills, personal attributes and values to thrive successfully in our globally connected world. Our school vision, ¿Learning Together for Life,¿ reflects our belief that by instilling the appropriate learning environment, our students will be well prepared to thrive and meet future challenges. We inspire our students to make a positive contribution to the life of our school, believing each of them has the potential to make a real difference. Our teaching philosophy of developing the whole child, integrates the inquiry-based approach with the core teaching of literacy and numeracy. This approach allows for the development of conceptual understandings in all areas of the curriculum ¿ our students will be better equipped to increasingly plan and self-manage their own learning. Students have specialist opportunities in areas of sports, visual arts, performing arts, science and Italian. Involvement in instrumental music, school concerts, art gala evenings and various social programs broadens opportunities for our students. Our Student Voice Program encourages students to reflect and develop on the qualities of good leadership and effective citizenship.
Our school promotes a set of values, which empowers students to make positive contributions to the school and wider communities - Responsibility, Respect, Achievement, Care and Compassion and Co-operation.
Our staff are passionate about their teaching and encourage all students to strive to achieve their best with their learning, social skills, school spirit and sense of service to others. A key element in our students¿ success at Westbreen Primary is the fostering of a strong partnership between the family and the school through clear and continuous communication. All parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child¿s education, school events and decision-making opportunities.
The school is dedicated to providing all learners with:
1. A range of quality and engaging learning experiences;
2. A happy and safe school environment, where learners can take risks and meet learning challenges;
3. A supportive and creative classroom, school and playground;
4. Opportunities to develop the knowledge and understanding, skills and values, to live a confident, satisfying and productive life.
