Program Coordinator - Learning Support

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA875178

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024

Churchlands Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and organised Program Coordinator – Learning Support for their students with diagnosed and imputed conditions, with a passion for supporting the whole child to achieve to their potential.

At Churchland SHS, the Program Coordinator – Learning Support leads our Learning Support team and works alongside other members of the Senior Leadership team.

The key responsibilities of the Program Coordinator – Learning Support are:

• Line management of the Learning Support Coordinators and Education Assistants
• Responsibility for Disability Resourcing applications and financial management of the Disability Resourcing System budget
• Case management of students with diagnosed conditions including diagnosis documentation, family liaison, individual education plans and teacher communication
• Whole school strategic planning in related areas such as transition, professional learning, parent and community engagement and NDIS
• Collaboration with relevant school leaders and staff with regards to assessment adjustments and applications
• As an integral member of the Students Services and Senior Leadership teams, attend relevant meetings and case conferences
• Management of Learning Support programs
• A teaching role or in-class support role of approximately 0.4FTE, to be negotiated with the successful applicant

As the Program Coordinator- Learning Support you will ideally develop, implement, monitor and review plans and policies while providing a high level of advice and support to staff.

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 Churchlands Senior High School can be found by visiting churchlands.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Rick Johnston, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9441 17***or emailing *********@churchlands.wa.edu.au

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 statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV 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;
• meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
• 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 Thursday, 22 February 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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