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This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
At Geraldton Senior High School (SHS), we believe that every child is unique with experience, learning styles and goals. From this we provide a broad comprehensive education with pathways consisting of WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education) courses, Endorsed Programs and Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications. Students are provided with the opportunity to complete an individualised pathway which could lead to an attainment of an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) or the successful transition to further training and future employment. We encourage each student to participate in a range of state and national competitions, and to take up extra-curricular activities and opportunities.
Our highly experienced teaching and support staff are passionate about the learning and development of our students. We encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We promote positive behaviour by embedding our values of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Doing Our Best’ in all activities, whether in or out of the classroom. We use the latest teaching methods and combine real-life, relevant examples and experience so students can relate to the work they do and are better prepared after they successfully complete their schooling.
Find out more about our school by visiting geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Geraldton SHS is seeking a Program Coordinator – Learning Support and Intervention who supports staff to plan, deliver, monitor, assess and evaluate differentiated teaching and learning programs that meet the educational needs of those students requiring intervention due to learning difficulty, disability or low literacy and numeracy progress. They consult, support, and collaborate with staff, parents and outside agencies to build the capacity of staff and enable the school to become more inclusive of students with diverse learning needs.
We are seeking a dynamic individual with the passion and commitment to the development of differentiated learning across all Learning Areas. The successful applicant will have demonstrated effective leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills. In addition, applicants should have high quality presentation skills and a proven track record of delivery of effective professional learning for teachers.
The successful applicant will ideally be able to demonstrate the knowledge of and a background in exceptional, contemporary, evidence-based standards of teaching that supports secondary aged students with learning needs. The successful applicant will lead a team of educators, to communicate effectively and to support the school to develop a school wide culture that embodies inclusive practice.
The successful applicant will line manage the Education Assistant team as well as provide additional learning support across the school. Students with diagnosed and imputed disability and/or learning difficulties are provided targeted evidence-based programs aimed at increasing age-appropriate academic engagement, organisational skills, social thinking, peer relationships and self-regulation within a “homeroom” style model within the mainstream high school setting. Whilst accessing mainstream classes, students will have a clear timetabled program delivered by a skilled teacher with the aim to assist the student to improve their achievement in mainstream education and transition well to their senior secondary years and post-secondary pathways.
The model of practice includes engagement and collaboration with families, other agencies, mainstream teachers, consulting teachers and school psychologists, as well as being an essential part of our school’s Leadership Team.
The successful applicant will ideally;
- Support staff to plan, deliver, monitor, assess and evaluate differentiated teaching and learning programs that meet the educational needs of students who require intervention within a mainstream setting.
- Ensure capacity of teaching staff allows effective differentiation to support all students and their engagement.
- Ensure Education Assistants maintain their capacity to support teachers appropriately based on student and classroom need using contemporary approaches and ongoing learning.
- Ensure good resourcing is developed for support of students and monitored.
- Lead the effective transition of new students together with Student Services.
- Continue to develop an inclusive approach to students with additional needs, whilst maintain support, care and progress within an inclusive learning hub through effective case management and data collection/monitoring by teachers.
- Achieve higher levels of literacy and numeracy progress through a plan for literacy and numeracy intervention of students in NAPLAN and OLNA. The school currently has a successful Macqlit program, and the successful applicant will grow and maintain this in consultation with the literacy specialist staff.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5,000 per year
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Karena Shearing, Principal, on 0417 975 334 or emailing Karena.Shearing@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Professional knowledge, and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA887270
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 6 August 2024