AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: SS/SA902279
This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension (30 months).
Looma Remote Community School (RCS) is seeking to appoint an energetic and motivated Program Coordinator – Inclusion to join their friendly team.
Professional Benefits
- Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18 120 per year
- Locality allowance of $4 544 per year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5 000 see info below
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
About the Role
As the Education Support Coordinator, you will provide educational leadership in the school and the community. Your role will be instrumental in developing and promoting the school vision and supporting school staff in implementing evidence-based practices for students with special education needs, thereby making a significant difference in their lives.
The Education Support Coordinator will have the opportunity to facilitate workforce effectiveness and provide professional learning for staff and community. This role is designed to improve student outcomes while fostering your professional growth and development.
A key part to this role will be to apply for Individual Disability Allocation (IDA), including accessing, attaining and maintaining the funds to make teaching and learning adjustments to meet the school's obligations under disability legislation.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Special Education Needs Planning and Reporting to Parents.
- Case management of diagnosed special education needs (SEN) students.
- Support National Disability Insurance Scheme and interagency collaboration within the school.
- Implement and support whole school evidence-based practices to support SEN students.
- Lead, manage and build capacity within the Education Assistant Special Needs team.
- Liaise extensively with the Principal, Deputy Principals, and relevant specialist staff.
- Undertake a teaching role, of up to 0.7FTE.
Our school
Looma RCS strives for an excellent parent-teacher-community partnership fostered through a proactive school council and an open-door communication policy. This partnership facilitates positive student outcomes and successful pathways beyond work and further education.
The location and community
Looma Community is built at the base of the picturesque Grant Range, and the school enjoys magnificent vistas of the surrounding hills and rock formations that give Looma its name. It is in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, approximately 130 km southeast of Derby, some 30 km south of the main Derby to Fitzroy Crossing Highway.
Looma Community is relatively young, having been established in the 1970s, and has developed steadily in a short period of time. The population comprises of three major groups: Walmajarri, Nyikina, and Mangala.
The name 'Looma' is Walmajarri for 'blue tongue lizard' and the lizard is the school and community logo. A traditional legend traces the history of a 'Looma,’ which travelled from Christmas Creek with its children to escape a big flood.
The Location and Community
Looma Community is built at the base of the picturesque Grant Range, and the school enjoys magnificent vistas of the surrounding hills and rock formations that give Looma its name. It is in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, approximately 130 km southeast of Derby, some 30 km south of the main Derby to Fitzroy Crossing Highway.
Looma Community is relatively young, having been established in the 1970s, and has developed steadily in a short period of time. The population comprises of three major language groups; Walmajarri, Nyikina, and Mangala.
The name 'Looma' is Walmajarri for 'blue tongue lizard' and the lizard is the school and community logo. A traditional legend traces the history of a 'Looma,’ which travelled from Christmas Creek with its children to escape a big flood.
For more information about Looma visit here.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings;
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes;
- Professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs);
- Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Looma Remote Community School can be found by visiting Schools Online
For further job related information:
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch.
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2)work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 25 June 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
