Inclusion Outreach Coach

3 months ago

Melbourne, United States Schools (Government) Full time

Role

Inclusion Outreach Coaches are based in specialist schools and partner with mainstream schools for defined periods, to provide coaching support to school leadership and staff aimed at strengthening inclusive practices. Coaches partner with the schools to increase their capability to implement preventative, evidence-based strategies that benefit all students. Together, the coach and school use data to identify a goal to work towards and plan and monitor for improvement and sustainability. Coaches collaborate with Departmental regional team members in a team-based response to the identified need. There is an emphasis on Tier 1 preventative, system change practices. Coaches do not work directly with students or provide individual student support. Coaches will undertake training to support schools in data-based decision making and using a Multi-tiered System of Supports. Coaches use a hybrid delivery model, so travel will be required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice and modelling exemplary practice and values in inclusive education, to support the development of an inclusive school culture. Delivering high quality, explicit technical advice and coaching support on best-practice for educators to effectively engage students in inclusive classrooms, so that they reach full participation. Supporting the school-based leadership team to use whole-school data and establish processes and/or systems to help identify how to make and embed school-wide adjustments to develop a high performing, inclusive school culture that is conducive to delivering inclusive practices. Playing a key role in implementing professional learning, including through coaching, and supporting schools to design, implement and monitor interventions delivered through a multi-tiered system of supports framework. Modelling effective inclusive education whole school and classroom practices and supporting teachers to seek, analyse and act on feedback on their practice. Providing leadership and professional learning to others, such as school leaders and teachers to help ensure quality inclusive practices are provided by schools to improve students’ learning and developmental outcomes. Maintaining professional competence and attend ongoing professional learning, including attending professional development coaching activities throughout the year. Maintaining active involvement in Inclusion Outreach Coaching Communities of Practice for educator and coaching workforces. Collecting and analysing implementation and evaluation data of the Inclusion Outreach Coaching initiative and liaising with the Regional Inclusion Outreach Coordinator to respond to identified needs.

Additional Area Responsibilities

Operating in collaboration with the Department's Area teams, this role will also have the following Area responsibilities:

Using rigorous problem-solving procedures to identify and respond to school and school-based staff need; and coaching others to do so. Delivering both inclusion in-reach and outreach models of support to ensure the adoption and effective implementation of inclusive practices across a range of school settings. Collecting, analysing and using data effectively to monitor and report the measurable impact of the inclusion in/outreach practices being implemented in collaboration with the Regional Inclusion Outreach Coordinator. Partnering and collaborating with other coaches and workforces within the Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion and School Improvement teams in a multidisciplinary approach. Maintaining connectedness and capability support within the hiring specialist school (equivalent to one day per week) through: dedicated time to work with specialist school learning specialists and leadership teams coaching educators in specialist school classrooms attending specialist school meetings where appropriate ensuring evidence-based inclusive education practices are embedded within the hiring specialist school.

Who May Apply

Required

Applicants must:

Currently hold registration or be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

Desirable

A graduate or postgraduate qualification in special/inclusive education and/or disability. Experience in, or understanding across various school settings. Demonstrated experience in inclusive education. Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.

Other Relevant Information

A current driver's licence is mandatory, and a capacity to access private transport with approved comprehensive insurance cover. Successful applicants are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check prior to employment. New DE employees are required to meet the cost of the criminal record check.

Please ensure that your application includes:

A section that addresses the key selection criteria. A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, email and telephone numbers.) Names and contact details (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

Other Information

Inclusion Outreach Coaches are based in specialist schools and partner with mainstream schools for defined periods, to provide coaching support to school leadership and staff aimed at strengthening inclusive practices. Coaches partner with the schools to increase their capability to implement preventative, evidenced-based strategies that benefit all students. Together, the coach and school use data to identify a goal to work towards and plan and monitor for improvement and sustainability. Coaches collaborate with Departmental regional team members in a team-based response to the identified need. There is an emphasis on Tier 1 preventative, system change practices. Coaches do not work directly with students or provide individual student support. Coaches will undertake training to support schools in data-based decision making and Multi-tiered Systems of Support. Coaches use a hybrid delivery model, so travel will may be required. To be eligible to apply you must have a current Working with Children Check and drivers licence.

VIT LANTITE

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.

Location Profile

Coburg Special Developmental School caters for 62 students aged 5-18 with an intellectual disability typically with an IQ below 50. Some students have additional learning needs such as challenging behaviours, communication, and high sensory needs. We provide a caring and challenging environment that enhances learning, personal growth, and wellbeing for all students.

We are looking for staff who are eager to join a team that will `make a difference¿ for our school. It is an exciting time of change for our school where we are developing some great existing programs (SW-PBIS) and our functional Transition program for the later years and introducing some new and innovative programs (play based learning & child centred learning). Our current strategic plan in 2024 ensures communication, functional skills and social and emotional learning are embedded through all aspects of our programs.

We deliver educational programs that build independence, engagement, and improved outcomes.

Learning goals for each student are established through negotiated education plans developed in collaboration between education and therapy staff and families.

Our three school values ¿Building Relationships, ¿Building Communication¿ and ¿Building Independence¿ are an integral part of our school day and reflect the importance placed by the school on our SW-PBIS framework.

We provide our students with a practical and functional program that includes social, physical, sensory, and work education. The development of effective communication systems for all our students is a major focus. Our curriculum is based on the Victorian Curriculum with a majority of students working on levels A-D.

Coburg Special Developmental School received $ million to upgrade and modernise our school.We relocated to 191 Urquhart Street adjacent to Coburg High School in term 2 2024. Our new school has permanent facilities that allows us to cater for up to 96 students.

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