Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1508872
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) processes, ensuring accurate, timely applications and maximisation of funding opportunities as well as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and strategies to support diverse learners
SC2 Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of individual, group and whole school strategies and programs that foster resilience in young people and address their social, emotional and educational needs, including knowledge of the tiers of intervention in Wellbeing.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in managing adolescent welfare programs.
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to case manage individual students, providing quality programming and interventions.
SC5 Ability to design and deliver alternative targeted programs.
SC6 Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team and wider community.
Coordinate the referral, triage, and case management of students requiring support, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with families and external agencies.
Provide case management for students with social, emotional, behavioural, or mental health needs, and access to community or allied health services.
Promote and support the implementation of all elements of Disability Inclusion at the school
Ensure the establishment of student support groups (SSGs) for all students who may benefit from a Disability Inclusion profile meeting and maintain minutes/ records of these
Register students who require a profile meeting
Ensure Disability Inclusion profile meetings are booked for all students who require profile meetings
Respond to any requests from facilitators for additional information
Support school staff to prepare and gather supporting information for Disability Inclusion Profile meetings
Support relevant school staff and the parent(s)/carer(s) to contribute to Disability Inclusion profile meetings
Prepare the student to attend the DIP where appropriate, or record student voice video for inclusion in the DIP
Track and monitor the progress of all DIP submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and outcomes are actioned
Ensure each student with disability and additional needs has a quality inclusion individual education plan (IEP) that incorporates student voice in setting learning targets
Support Teaching and Education Support staff to understand, develop and implement IEPs
Work closely with the Learning Specialists/Leading Teachers to oversee Tier 3 individualised support and intervention implementation
Assist the Leadership and Wellbeing Team in providing professional learning about Disability Inclusion
Maintain a network of connections with Regional supports including visiting teachers and wellbeing key contacts.
Promote a culture of high expectations and aspirations for the learning of students with disability or additional needs.
Prepare DIPs funding applications, liaising with a relevant teachers, experts and agencies, the department and its key personnel.
Manage and provide support to the ES staff working within the Disability Inclusion program.
Work with the school leadership team to ensure our Disability Inclusion program is aligned to the School and Department policy and guidelines and maintains required and adequate data on each student.
Work with the school leadership team to ensure the Disability Inclusion program is aligned to School and Department policy guidelines and maintain confidential and sensitive data on each student.
Ensure continuity of support for students
Be a positive member of the Grovedale College Wellbeing Team.
Be directed by the Disability Inclusion Leader and other relevant school staff to ensure students receive appropriate support and adjustments, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture that promotes belonging and respect for diversity.
Participate in team meetings to discuss referrals and share best practice approaches.
Receive and act on referrals, providing counselling support and case management for students.
Develop meaningful case plans and set goals with students, including effective crisis management when required.
Maintain accurate, confidential records of student contact and wellbeing activities in line with DE and school requirements, using Compass, eduSafe, and other databases to record referrals and updates.
Advocate for students where appropriate, facilitate external referrals, and act as a conduit between students and services.
Manage complex cases requiring advanced interventions and cross-professional or agency collaboration.
Collaborate with students, teachers, caregivers, and external services to implement interventions such as Behaviour Support Plans, Re-engagement Plans, and Safety Plans.
Liaise with families and carers through phone contact, meetings, and participation in care team meetings and professional networks.
Co -design and deliver targeted group interventions and therapeutic programs to promote resilience and wellbeing.
Co- facilitate pro-social activities and events within the school and in partnership with community agencies (e.g., lunchtime activities, celebration days, information sessions, assemblies).
Establish positive relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs with empathy and consistency.
Support teachers to identify and respond to student wellbeing needs, and build their capacity to implement educational, social, and emotional supports, including reasonable adjustments.
Ensure compliance with Department of Education Child Safe Standards, Mandatory Reporting legislation, and wellbeing protocols.
Perform other duties consistent with the classification as directed by the Principal.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of 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
A current Working with Children Check (Employee) must be obtained prior to commencement.
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Grovedale College is a medium sized College with an enrolment of 700 plus students located in a semi rural setting serving the southern suburbs of Geelong, together with the rural and surf coast communities to the south, east and west. Extensive educational resources enable Grovedale College to provide an academic focus together with many Arts, Sciences, Sports and Technology opportunities. VCE enhancement subjects, VCAL and VET Courses, provide many new opportunities for University and TAFE studies and exciting pathways to the future. Excellence, achievement and improvement are central to all College programs. Grovedale College operates the Grovedale P ¿ 12 Deaf Facility in conjunction with Grovedale West Primary School.
In recent years a multi million dollar-building program has provided the College with excellent physical resources. Such resources enable us to enhance our programs and deliver an exciting, challenging and fulfilling experience. Our facilities include a state of the art computer network linking all classrooms, computer pods, a computerized Library Resource Centre, Senior School Study Centre, Technology Wing, Visual and Performing Arts Studios, Theatre, Gymnasium, Fitness Centre, sports ovals and courts.
Ongoing curriculum reform and refinement has resulted in structural change such as the creation of two sub schools, the introduction of a Home group Program, compact teacher teams and most importantly a series of initiatives based around the concepts of active curriculum, higher order thinking and a multidisciplinary approach to planning and learning. The success of these programs provides strategies and examples of success on which the pedagogy of interactive experiential learning can utilise and extend.
At Grovedale our approaches to Teaching and Learning recognize that students and staff must be able to use computers and electronic learning technologies with confidence and understanding to enhance their teaching and learning as well as their ability to participate in evolving information technologies.
Sport is prominent in the life of Grovedale College. An extensive interschool and house sport program provide students with the opportunity to develop personal skills and fitness and to enjoy the benefits of teamwork in a spirit of healthy competition. Our unique location and proximity to the Surf Coast, Corio Bay, Port Phillip Bay and the Otway Ranges allows for a comprehensive outdoor education and excursions program to operate. Surfing, kayaking, snorkelling, body boarding, windsurfing, bike riding, horse riding, rock climbing and lifesaving are all part of the program. The development of the Grovedale Education and Sporting Precinct coupled with Sports Academy program provides students with the opportunity to pursue an elite sports pathway. The Precinct is indicative of strong community based links.
The College successfully participates in Public Speaking programs, Inter-School Debating and Australian subject competitions that include English, Mathematics, Science, Arts and Technology. Student leadership is an integral part of our school culture. An active leadership program exposes students to challenges, which develop personal and social skills, confidence, initiative and self-reliance. This is achieved through a broad range of activities such as Student Council, Peer Helpers and camps program. Performing Arts are well catered for in the College, with performance opportunities in workshops, GAFFA and production.
College Leadership programs have been enhanced by staff and students working with Leading Teams and refining the College based implementation. Performance and Development Culture is a Grovedale College priority. Regular formal and informal feedback is provided to staff members.