Inclusive Education Leader

Position Description
**Inclusive Education**
**Leader (Secondary)**

**Position Title**Inclusive Education Leader (Secondary)

**Reports To**Head of Secondary

**College Objective**At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the
Christian ethos of the schools. A good example for Christian living is to be given to
children and parents by words and actions.

The Christian Education environment we offer depends largely on the maturity and
professionalism of all staff. Therefore, it is expected that all staff members co-operate
fully with the Head of College, Principal, other staff and the College Council in
adhering to the policies, teachings and fostering the ethos, culture and traditions of
Geelong Lutheran College.

Staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College and to
demonstrate courtesy, co-operation and teamwork with fellow members of staff.

**Position Overview**The Inclusive Education Leader (Secondary) will lead staff in providing optimum
student learning and outcomes in the context of a professional learning community,
support students with special needs and aims to increase the participation of student
in educational programs and the social life of the College community and develop
strategic direction of the learning and teaching of Student Support.

The Inclusive Education Leader (Secondary) objectives are to establish criteria,
screening and assessment of students referred for inclusive education services.

The Inclusive Education Leader (Secondary) is appointed by the Executive Principal.
This leadership position has been constructed on a two-year cycle with an appraisal at
the end of the first year. Remuneration is specified in the Enterprise Agreement (EA).

**Duties and Christian Leadership**:
**Responsibilities**- Supporting and upholding the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran
College
- Modelling best practice in Christian education
- Promoting the values of GLC (Wisdom, Honour and Purpose)
- Carrying out all duties in a spirit of Christian compassion

**Statement of Key Outcomes**:

- Be informed and proactive about current curriculum approaches and

Inclusive Education initiatives in a 7 - 12 context. Be conversant with
the Australian Curriculum along with a range of differentiation
practices and procedures. Understand the School’s legal
responsibilities in relation to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
- Oversee Learning Coaches timetables and ensuring maximum support

is delivered to student needs
- Be proactive and collaborate with parents (refers to parents,

guardians and caregivers), teachers and para-professionals to create
the best and most supportive learning environment for all students.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and implement

Independent Learning Plans (ILPs) and Student Support Plans (SSP)
across the school in conjunction with the class teachers

Position Description
**Inclusive Education**
**Leader (Secondary)**
- Maintain and ensure updated ILP and SSP documentation is signed off

and uploaded to student management program (SIMON) and
communicates to relevant staff in a timely manner
- Gather and submit data for reporting requirements for NCCD

(Nationally Consistent Collection of Data)
- Seek support services, funding (including grants) and structures

within the Lutheran, Independent and Government sectors as they
relate to teaching and learning
- Engage in and provide regular professional learning opportunities

consistent with the goals of the College
- Coordinate NAPLAN and any other standardised testing as part of

whole school approach
- Developing and organising effective and appropriate in-service for

staff
- Perform other duties related to your field of expertise as required by

the Executive Principal or Head of Secondary

**Necessary Characteristics**:

- Understand and support the ethos of a Lutheran co-educational

school
- Excellence in positive communication and literacy skills
- Self-motivation, flexibility and time management skills
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team committed to

excellence in Christian Education and maintain the principles
promulgated by the College**_ _**

**Maintain a high quality of professionalism, flexibility and personal values by**:

- Possessing the ability to promote positive staff morale and a team

ethic**
- Displaying high levels of initiative, responsibility and accountability**
- Displaying an ability to adapt to a changing environment**
**Curriculum**:

- To design, develop, implement and review related policy documents

and strategic plans
- To support teachers in the design, development, implementation and

review the ILPs, SSPs and undertaking observations for ‘Cause for
Concerns’ throughout the College
- To support teachers in the design, development and implementation

of relevant assessment (including standardised testing such as
NAPLAN and PAT)
- Manage the Learning Support budget in consultation with the

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