Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1543675
SC1 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 (Disability Inclusion).
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position (Disability Inclusion).
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the Disability Inclusion process.
This role is suitable for candidates with training and experience in the Disability Inclusion process, who can work with all stakeholders and the Assistant Principal to undertake the Disability Inclusion process from start to finish to secure Disability Inclusion funding for students with disabilities.
The Disability Inclusion Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal and independently to coordinate administrative processes related to inclusive practice within the school.
The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of the Disability Inclusion program across the school. This will include:
The role requires strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, together with a sound understanding of inclusive education and the Disability Inclusion model.
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.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants 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.
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
Bundoora Primary School is situated in the residential suburb of Bundoora, in the north-east of Melbourne.
Our school is surrounded by Gresswell Forest, established areas, the adjacent Bundoora Secondary College campus, Strathallan Golf Course, and the new Gresswell Grange Estate. We are close to La Trobe University, RMIT Bundoora and the Metropolitan Ring Road.
The school¿s enrolment currently stands at 321, with students from a variety of backgrounds, demonstrating the multi-cultural aspect of our school. Our Specialist Programs consist of Visual Arts, Performing Arts, STEM, Physical Education, IT, and Auslan.
Our school is dedicated to the evidence-based Science of Reading pedagogy, and we explicitly teach the elements of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and handwriting.
At Bundoora Primary, each child¿s individuality is recognised and celebrated. We seek to nurture happy and balanced children. Our school boasts a caring, community environment where all families can feel that they are a part of something special.
Our school provides an array of extra curricula activities, including a well-developed Student Leadership Program, Breakfast Club, Lunchtime Clubs, individual music lessons, chess lessons, coding club, a variety of sports activities and links with sporting organisations.