Disability Inclusion Coordinator

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 3

**Occupation**:Administration

**Location**:Melbourne - Western suburbs

**Reference**:1486601

**Location Profile**:

- At Staughton College, we are deeply passionate about high-quality education and its positive impact on young people and their communities. For us, education is more than just imparting knowledge; it's about nurturing the whole individual, fostering a love for learning, and equipping students with the skills and values they need to succeed in life.
- Over the past decade, our college has grown significantly, now serving over 1,700 students with a dedicated team of 180 staff members. Our community thrives on the belief that students excel when their learning and well-being are closely connected. We are committed to creating an environment where every student has the opportunity to become the best version of themselves.
- Our guiding philosophy is grounded in equity of access and high expectations, ensuring that all children will learn and achieve their full potential. We ensure that all students leave Staughton College with a love of learning, a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, independence, risk-taking skills, and self-discipline. High expectations for learning and behaviour are tied to respect for the rights and responsibilities of all members of our community.
- Staughton College is a place where students are empowered to be dynamic members of our community, actively participating in both classroom learning and extracurricular activities. Through our Staughton Student Matrix, we explicitly teach and acknowledge key positive behaviours that enhance learning, effort, and respect. As an accredited Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) school, we offer specialized pathways for highly able students, ensuring they receive the support and opportunities needed to excel.
- A cornerstone of our philosophy is a staff culture that prioritizes strong relationships and open, meaningful conversations about what truly matters. This culture is not just a statement-it's something we live out every day. We consistently model and reinforce these values, ensuring we support one another while also holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards.
- We believe that by investing in every staff member and supporting them in being their best, our students will be best placed to thrive. This commitment is reflected in the ongoing support and the many opportunities we provide for professional growth in teaching and leadership.
- Our teaching staff use point-of-need data and assessments to plan personalized learning environments, effectively engaging students and meeting their unique needs. Our instructional model, based on the Marzano/Pollock GANAG framework, is used consistently across classrooms, ensuring deep learning. We also embrace a whole-school approach to curriculum development, where strong practitioners invest in writing robust curriculum frameworks, allowing teaching teams to focus on how to teach content effectively.
- At Staughton College, we strive to exceed expectations, fostering a culture where everyone-students and staff alike-can grow, learn, and achieve excellence.

**Selection Criteria**:

- SC1 A sound knowledge of current key DET policies and programs relating to the Disability Inclusion Program.
- SC2 Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people, to work holistically to support students with a disability and additional needs. As well as proven ability to collaboratively work within a team environment.
- SC3 Proven experience in disability inclusion initiatives resulting in better outcomes for young people and families.
- SC4 Co-ordinate relevant professional development activities to enhance staff knowledge and understanding of students with specific learning or behavioural difficulties

**Role**:

- This is a Full Time position
- 1.0 Time Fraction. Hours are 8:00am to 4:06pm (negotiable). School Holiday attendance may be required for up to 6 days across the year.
- We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Disability Inclusion Coordinator to join our school.
- The Department of Education Disability Inclusion Program provides funding to assist schools to support eligible students with a disability and/or requiring reasonable adjustments to access learning.
- The Disability Inclusion Co-ordinator will be a key member of the Disability Inclusion team which is engaged to support students with diagnosed learning needs and other students requiring reasonable adjustments during their time at Staughton College along with their families. This may commence during transition into Staughton College and continue through to gaining successful pathways post school. The DI Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Disability Incl