This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025.
School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) is looking for a visionary leader who is relationship focused, highly motivated, reflective and innovative. They will display the capacity to lead within a vibrant learning community and will utilise their high-level skills and monitoring processes to support the Teacher Behaviour Professional Practice (TBPP) team. Ideally, you will have an excellent knowledge of the TBPP field of work including Classroom Management Strategies (CMS), Western Australian Positive Behaviour in Schools (WA PBS) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and possess the ability to lead a learning culture that strengthens the ongoing capacity of the team.
SSEN:BE is part of the network of specialist schools that operates under the Statewide Services pillar of Service Delivery. SSEN:BE provides educational support and services with schools for students who present with extreme, complex and challenging behaviours across a Kindergarten to Year 12 context. A continuum of consultative services including professional learning, consultative support and direct and indirect student support is delivered through Engagement Centres and the Midland Learning Academy (MLA). These services are coordinated through SSEN:BE which provides the administrative structure that oversees and manages these services as a statewide model of supports for schools, teachers, and students. The services complement other teams working in networks, regions, and schools, supporting a greater number of students across the State. Support is available across the public school system.
Our Program Coordinators work in a culturally responsive and context specific manner to productively and respectfully engage stakeholders. An outstanding ability to demonstrate innovative, bold and creative solutions and a proven track record in working collaboratively to solve complex problems, are essential to this position.
Find out more about our school by visiting ssenbe.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Program Coordinator – Behaviour Professional Practice will:
- In collaboration with the Principal and members of the executive team, provide educational leadership by developing and promoting the vision and goals of SSEN:BE
- Create, implement and monitor the TBPP Operational Plan and effective change strategies; lead and develop opportunities for improved service in the areas of CMS, WA PBS and MTSS
- Provide advice and consultancy relating to positive student behaviour, including conducting relevant research and identifying and promoting best practice
- Provide professional support and planning with schools and networks for promoting positive student behaviour, including designing, monitoring, analysing and evaluating programs and related professional learning
- Facilitate workforce planning and effectiveness to improve the teams’ professional practice
- Enhance and lead administrative and operational systems within TBPP to ensure the effective operation of SSEN:BE within departmental policy and guidelines
- Manages programs, curriculum and/or portfolios relating to CMS, WA PBS and MTSS
- Liaises extensively with the Principal, Associate Principal and relevant specialist staff
- Undertake, create and facilitate professional learning, if required.
This is a metro-based position.
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 Angela Rees, Associate Principal, by telephoning 0436 912 647 or emailing Angela.Rees@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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) 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
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge, particularly student behaviour management, 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).
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- 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: SS/SA923345
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 Thursday, 24 October 2024
