This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
East Kimberley College is one of the largest K-12 schools in the State with approximately 1100 students enrolled. With almost 52% of enrolments being indigenous, it also has the largest enrolment of Aboriginal students of any school in the State. The College offers all that one would expect in a larger metropolitan school, yet has that unique friendly atmosphere typical of a rural community. Our College strives to ensure all students, regardless of ability or style of learning, are provided with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a positive, supportive and engaging learning environment. We foster individual student interests, encourage active participation in the learning process, and assist students to develop their ability to apply knowledge and skills to real life experiences and challenges.
Find out more about our school by visiting our website or Schools Online
The Role
As Program Coordinator – Special Educational Needs (SEN), your primary role is to lead Primary and Secondary Education Support teachers and Special Needs Educational Assistants to cater for the educational and social/emotional needs of students with a range of disabilities within dedicated classrooms, known at East Kimberley College as “Hubs”. The role includes overseeing the educational adjustments for students with diagnosed disabilities who receive their education in mainstream classrooms. You will provide leadership regarding the development and implementation of a differentiated curriculum and Individual Education Plans for all students with diagnosed disabilities, and upskill staff in using the Reporting to Parents SEN module. Additionally, the successful applicant will understand how to use the Disabilities Resourcing System to prepare and maintain applications for Individual Disability Allocations, ensuring maximum resources are available to support our students with disabilities.
As Program Coordinator – SEN, you will have line management responsibilities for Education Support Teachers and Special Needs Education Assistants. You will build the capacity of staff through a performance development process that link to East Kimberley College’s Business Plans. This leadership role has a 0.6FTE teaching load spread across both the Primary and Secondary Hubs.
The successful applicant will ideally possess leadership in the development of curriculum designed to meet diverse student needs, including the implementation of ASDAN and ABLEWA curricula. The ideal applicant will also have experience in experience working with the families of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with disabilities.
The successful applicant will ideally have well-developed communication skills to work closely with a range of staff, including NDIS health professionals and other agencies to collaboratively seek positive student outcomes and family support. You should ideally have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, families and community members in Kununurra. You should possess excellence as a dedicated, self-reflective and inclusive classroom practitioner with experience in teaching students with a range of educational needs.
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 $13,730 a year
- Locality allowance of $4,437 a 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
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Air conditioning Subsidy
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 Cameron Ross, Associate Principal, on 0477 314 541 or emailing cameron.ross@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 three (3) 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/SA929041
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 Wednesday, 20 November 2024
