This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Coastal Lakes College is seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate, and collaborative Program Coordinator for our Integrated Learning Program (ILP) to join our dedicated and supportive leadership team. This position would suit (but is not limited to) an experienced primary or secondary:
- Learning Support Coordinator,
- A Coordinator/TIC of an Engagement Program with knowledge of learning support and targeted interventions or
- An aspirant leader with recognised leadership attributes and knowledge and skills in learning support
The Integrated Learning Program
The ILP is a Year 7-10 pathway program that is tailored to support successful outcomes for students who are below the benchmark in literacy and numeracy and who have learning support needs. The program caters for approximately 80 students who engage in differentiated teaching and learning programs across all Mindsets, Essential Skills, and Habits (MESH) areas and targeted literacy and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions to promote successful academic, social-emotional and personal growth outcomes.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Strategic Role
As the Program Coordinator of the ILP you will play a key role in assisting the School Executive Team in building and sustaining an inclusive culture across the College. You will lead and implement innovative and contemporary learning support practices to facilitate successful outcomes for students in the ILP, that could also be implemented across the College for students with identified learning support needs. You will work closely with the Deputy Principal of Inclusive Education & Alternative Pathways to strategically plan and deliver educational leadership that supports the achievement of the College’s vision, priorities and goals. You should value teamwork, collaboration and positive working relationships with students, colleagues and parents and model this through your leadership.
Operational Responsibilities
As the Program Coordinator ILP, you will liaise with MESH Program Coordinator’s to ensure adapted year level teaching and learning programs and assessments are embedded into the ILP. You will offer professional guidance to all Integrated Learning teachers, ensuring they are up to date with curriculum developments, high impact instruction and disability informed practice the to support student learning and engagement.
Your responsibilities would include;
- Establishing and managing administrative and operational systems in the relevant areas of responsibility in the ILP to ensure the effective operation of the College within DOE guidelines and policy
- Enhancing teaching and learning outcomes in the Integrated Learning Program through; effective performance management, facilitating professional learning and leading the implementation of the College’s Teaching, Learning & Assessment Framework
- Lead data informed practice and a culture of continuous improvement within the ILP, building shared effort and commitment amongst staff to achieve this.
- Ensuring that the department operates efficiently and in line with legislative and industrial policies and guidelines.
- Leading the SEN & IEP planning and review process for students in the ILP.
- Reviewing the Schools Disability Resourcing applications for students in the ILP
- Leadership and support of teachers working with identified students requiring a significant level of differentiated educational delivery in the ILP and mainstream options areas.
- Supporting and tracking the improvement of literacy and numeracy outcomes for students through suitable intervention and differentiation strategies within the classroom.
- The management of student behaviour and engagement as the Program Coordinator of the ILP.
As a school leader, the ability to embed a culture of professional leadership, trust, and ongoing improvement through active engagement with students, staff, parents, and the wider community will be highly regarded.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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 Paul Cooke, Associate Principal, on (08) 9583 2800 or emailing Paul.Cooke@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Kya Graves on 0410 693 491
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated 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).
- Demonstrated 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/SA916957
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, 15 October 2024.
