This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Southern River College is seeking a passionate Teacher – Learning Support Coordinator to join our dedicated and supportive team
Southern River College seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Inspire Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies.
Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. We use research and data to inform our practice so we can learn and grow together. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. We engage our community to create real opportunities for our students. The Wellbeing Centre uses growth mindset to support all our students. Our ‘why’ informs our practice, our actions, and the purpose of our vision as we seek to achieve a shared sense of belonging where everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential.
Further information about Southern River College can be found by visiting https://www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online
The Role
The Learning Support Coordinator will have a hands-on role leading teachers to develop and implement student centred curriculum and assessment adjustments to allow students with both diagnosed and imputed disabilities to achieve success within the College’s mainstream context. The Learning Support Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Manager – Specialised Autism Learning Program to strengthen the professional development of teaching and ancillary staff at Southern River College College with the Special Educational Needs (SEN) domain. A high level of interpersonal skills and drive, with the ability to establish and maintain networks, both internally and externally, will be highly regards. The successful applicant should have the ability to foster positive relationships with key stakeholders and provide timely support to students, staff and families using a student centred case management model.
This role will require exceptional organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate records and the ability to analyse data to inform planning and practice that improves outcomes for students. The successful applicant for this position should possess knowledge and skills in some or all of the areas below:
- Contemporary, evidence-based practices related to ASD and various learning disabilities and learning difficulties.
- Leading the school-wide Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, development, and review of IEPs. Leadership and support of teachers (and EAs) working with identified students that require a significant level of differentiated educational delivery.
- Supporting the improvement of literacy and numeracy outcomes of students with learning support needs through suitable intervention and differentiation strategies within the classroom.
- Liaison with external agencies and support to ensure planning for students with identified learning support is comprehensive.
- Applying for and reviewing the schools Disability Resourcing applications
- Managing and ensuring compliance with National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
- Compliance with schools’ data recording requirements and processes
This position may include a small teaching component in alignment with the successful applicants skill-set and the needs of the College.
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?
For more information about this opportunity, Please contact Courtney Wilson, Operations Manager, by telephoning (08) 9391 6500 or emailing courtney.wilson@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:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) page’s, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
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:
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 Monday, 2 December 2024.
