Inclusion Leader - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

Schools (Government)

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Cranbourne

Job type:
Full time / From 21/08/2023

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Administration/Secretarial

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

SC1 Demonstrated ability to show initiative, independance and flexibility in a team and manage resources to ensure the efficient operation of the work environment.

SC2 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to school administration.

SC3 Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills and high level interpersonal skills, with an ability to relate effectively and sensitively with teaching and support staff, as well as students, parents, external providers and the wider school community.

SC4 High level organisational skills with a demonstrated ability for effective time management, establishing priorities, procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to provide administrative support to Executive level, while maintaining confidentiality.

Role:

Leading Whole School Inclusion Practices and Teams:

Lead the Inclusion Team to work towards a consistent vision for student support related to inclusion, including regular team meetings
Develop and implement a consistent notetaking process and template for Learning Support Officers to ensure bestpractice record keeping is in place
Construct and maintain budgets and funding use plans (PSDMS) to ensure optimisation of resources
Construct, maintain and regularly review schedules of LSOs for in class support and direct other duties as required
Support the embedding of inclusion and disability expertise in strategic planning and recruitment practices within the school
Support the embedding of evidencebased 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

Leading Transition to Disability Inclusion

Oversee the transition of LSC to Disability Inclusion from the previous PSD system of funding
Oversee the IEP/SSG process to ensure DET compliance including the engagement with student voice
Lead contact for Disability Inclusion within LSC
Where appropriate, liaise with Wellbeing Team around students who are supported by both teams
Identify students who require a Disability Inclusion Profile and conducting relevant assessments (eg. Vineland)
Oversee the booking and administration of Disability Inclusion Profile Meetings
Support the collation of supporting information for Disability Inclusion Profile Meetings
Support the building of staff capacity to understand, develop and implement IEPs and appropriate goals

Leading Supportive Practices for Priority Students (OoHC/Koorie/EAL/Students With Additional Needs)

Coordinate with external services to support priority students (LookOut, KESO, etc.)
Develop plan for the identification and support of Students With Additional Needs (SWANs) not funded under Disability Inclusion
Oversee the IEP/SSG process to ensure DET compliance including the engagement with student voice

for at risk cohorts

Where appropriate, liaise with Wellbeing Team around students who are supported by both teams
Lead the Multicultural Education Aide (MEA) Team to work towards a consistent vision for student support related to English language, including regular team meetings
Construct, maintain and regularly review schedules of MEAs for in class support and direct other duties as required

Developing Capacity of Teams:

Ensure clear role descriptions for all team members are in place, as well as ensure all team members are working according to the team's trademark behaviours
Ensure staff have appropriate external supervision and debriefing processes to support them in their role/s
Identify and utilise PL and other opportunities for staff to build their capacity across Student Support, including overseeing the PL program for the team
Provide PL for other staff on relevant items e.g. wellbeing referral processes, learning difficulties referrals etc.
Regularly review team operations and adjust to optimise team dynamics and functionality (including regular performance reviews)

General:

Act as college's Disability Inclusion (DI) Leader and contribute as a member of the College Leadership Team
Ensure Inclusion focus areas and staff work towards building the LSC Graduate
Build sustainable partnerships e.g. RESP, Ardoch, industry connections
Ensure regular communication from teams using LSC channels e.g. website, Compass, newsletter, social media
Support data collection for census
Develop and lead staff PL related to Disability Inclusion and creating inclusive classrooms as required
Prepare and share regular reports regarding students under DI, SWAN and MEA support
Other duties as directed by the Executive Team

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