Disability Inclusion Coordinator - Es1-4 (Ed Support Level 1-Range 4)

Disability Inclusion Coordinator - ES1-4 (Ed Support Level 1-Range 4) Job posted: 27/03/2024

Job duration: From 29/04/2024

Reference: 1409420

Occupation: Other

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to effectively work, communicate and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with students, families and services to support the Disability Inclusion Reform.

SC4 Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others in Disability Inclusion.

SC5 Demonstrated experience in promoting inclusive practices to support student educational and wellbeing outcomes in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).

Role The Disability Inclusion Coordinator plays a pivotal role in leading inclusive practices at Koo Wee Rup SC. With the implementation of Disability Inclusion this year, the Disability Inclusion coordinator will lead this work with members of the Leadership Team, transitioning from the Program for Students with Disabilities to Disability Inclusion. The main responsibilities of this role are to develop processes and documentation to support this whole-school change, support the identification of students who require additional learning support, lead the Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) applications, lead the gathering of relevant assessments and supporting evidence for DIPs and work with all stakeholders to provide support in this process. Additionally, the Disability Inclusion Coordinator will oversee the IEP and SSG process, lead the College's Koorie Education plan and lead the Inclusion Team comprised of Educational Support Staff. The Disability Inclusion Coordinator adheres to relevant Department of Education (DE) policies and works with various stakeholders to support students requiring Tier 3 intervention as part of the whole-school multi-tiered system of support.

Responsibilities Leading whole-school inclusive practices: Support the embedding of inclusion and disability expertise in strategic planning and recruitment practices within the school Support the embedding of evidence-based inclusive education and human rights obligations into school policies and plans Promote a culture of high expectations and aspirations for the learning of students with disability or additional needs Oversee the Koorie Education plan for the school including, leading the IEP/SSG process for Koorie students, organising excursions/incursions for Koorie students and leading whole-school events for key dates such as Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC week Regularly work with the Wellbeing Team to support students Co-ordinate with external services to support priority students Develop plan for the identification and support of students with additional needs who are not funded under Disability Inclusion Leading the transition to Disability Inclusion: As a key member of the Inclusion Team, oversee the transition to Disability Inclusion from the previous PSD system of funding Work with school leaders (Learning Community Leaders, Leading Teacher ¿ Inclusion, Assistant Principals) to identify students who require a Disability Inclusion Profile and lead the process of accessing relevant assessments (eg. Vineland), gathering assessments and collating key information from all stakeholders Oversee the booking and administration of Disability Inclusion Profile Meetings Oversee the completion of IEPs for all required students and work with staff to ensure that IEPs translate into appropriate adjustments and support in the classroom and school environment Ensure regular monitoring of IEPs are completed throughout the year through the organisation of SSG meetings Support the building of staff capacity to understand, develop and implement IEPs and appropriate goals leading supportive practices for priority students Support the building of staff capacity to understand the levels of adjustments and how to implement this within the classrooms to best support students Participate in the Year 6 to 7 Transition program to support students entering the College who require additional support and work with all stakeholders to commence the process of applying for a DIP for these students Leading and developing the capacity of the whole-school inclusion team: ¿ Lead the Inclusion Team working towards a consistent vision for student support related to inclusion and diversity, including the facilitation of weekly team meetings

Construct and maintain budgets and funding use plans to ensure optimisation of resources Construct, maintain and regularly review schedules of Inclusion Support Staff for in class support and direct other duties as required Monitor and evaluate notetaking processes to ensure consistency across the Inclusion Team through the use of a common template for documenting student support Ensure clear role descriptions for all team members are in place, as well as ensure all team members are working according to the team norms and expected behaviours Ensure staff have appropriate external supervision and debriefing processes to support them in their roles Identify, facilitate and/or organise professional learning and other opportunities to build staff capacity, including overseeing the professional learning program for the team Regularly review team operations and adjust to optimise team dynamics and functionality General: Act as a key member of the College's Inclusion Team, working with the Assistant Principal ¿ Inclusion and Wellbeing and the Leading Teacher ¿ Inclusion Contribute to the vision of inclusion at KWRSC and support this in everyday interactions with staff Build sustainable partnerships Attend and complete all relevant DE professional learning Ensure regular communication to all stakeholders Support data collection for College programs Develop and lead staff professional learning related to Disability Inclusion and creating inclusive classrooms as required Prepare and share regular reports regarding students requiring Tier 2 and 3 support Other duties as directed by the Principal Team Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. Knowledge of and experience in implementing Disability Inclusion is valuable.

EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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 ******

Child Safe Standards 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:

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:

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. Koo Wee Rup Secondary College (KWRSC) is a large co-education public school situated in the high-growth corridor of the Southeastern suburbs with easy access to Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula and the Melbourne CBD.

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is going through an exciting change with a newly appointed Principal in Term 4 of 2023, and a new Principal Team formed for the beginning of 2024.

Our past and current enrolment sits around 1050 students. Many students travel by bus to attend the college. Our current staffing profile consists of the Principal, 4.4 Assistant Principals, ten Leading Teachers, six Learning Specialists, seventy-one Classroom Teachers and thirty-one Education Support Staff. Koo Wee Rup is a progressive community with a focus on community engagement and support. The school is active in the Cardinia Network developing partnerships with other network primary and secondary schools.

The College is situated around attractive spacious grounds. Previous rebuilds have enabled the update of three learning community centres with plans to upgrade the other centres when the opportunity arises through the Department.

Our vision is ¿to inspire a passion for lifelong learning and excellence in a community which provides all students with the opportunity to achieve their personal best¿. We emphasise the importance of students being independent and responsible, and we instil the values of personal best, honesty and integrity, and respect for others.

At KWRSC our Strategic Plan 2020-2024 goals are to

- Improve student outcomes in literacy and numeracy across all domains,

- Develop improved engagement of students in their learning, and

- Improve student health and wellbeing across the school.

Curriculum offerings in Years 7, 8 and 9 consist of core components covering the key Domains. In Years 9 and 10, elective offerings complement the core subjects. Students are also able to study VCE subjects as part of their Year 10 studies. In Years 11 and 12, we offer a comprehensive program that allows students to engage in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) and Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College has recently introduced an Engage Program where students in years 7-9 at risk of disengaging from school have an opportunity to complete an inquiry-based, hands-on learning project one day per week. 

The College has strong connections to the Head Start initiative and we currently have and will continue to have students undertake an array of SBAT options. We also offer Certificate II VETDSS on campus to support the priority VET pathways as surfaced by the Firth review and the exciting new VCE VM senior certificate option.

KWRSC has a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including Instrumental Music, Musical Productions and Festivals and a wide range of excursions, competitions, sports programs, and camps as approved by the School Council.

To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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