Leading Teacher – Disability Inclusion Co-Ordinator in Melbourne

At Charles La Trobe P-12 College, across our multi-campuses, every student belongs and takes pride in being here. Guided by respect, acceptance, excellence and leadership, we nurture curious, literate and numerate learners who feel safe, valued and challenged to reach their full potential. By collaborating, sharing expertise and resources, and working with valued partners such as Quantum Victoria and La Trobe University, we deliver consistent, inclusive and high-quality teaching, learning, engagement and wellbeing.

We celebrate and embrace diversity as a core strength and strive to have all students excel in learning. Our college campuses are La Trobe P-12, Olympic Village, The Pavilion, with the Victorian Specialist S.T.E.M centre Quantum Victoria (also based at La Trobe). The work of staff is driven by commitment to our Instructional Model and Teaching and Learning Charter that are underpinned by our Professional Learning Communities.

The Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) is the foundation for our approach to wellbeing and engagement, and the Ramon Lewis' developmental approach guides our work with classroom and behaviour management. Additionally, we implement Restorative Practices and the Classroom Mastery model. We build the capacity of all our learners to achieve their personal best.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination of D&I program: Be the lead contact for Disability Inclusion for Secondary Students working across the La Trobe, Preston and Epping F.L.O. Campuses.
• Professional Development and coaching: Observe students in class and provide advice and support to class team regarding adjustments required for students with disability and additional needs.
• Partnerships: Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families, and community.
• Coordination of Student Support Groups (SSG) and development of IEPs: Oversight of individual education plans (IEPs) across Secondary Students.
• Teaching: Maintain a class allotment demonstrating leading practice in D&I approaches.

Who May Apply: Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

Diversity and Inclusion: The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

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.

Conditions of Employment: 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.

Qualification Requirements: To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class, the person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.