SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of Disability Inclusion policies, processes and procedures as well as high level counselling experience to support adolescent wellbeing.

SC2 Relevant qualifications and experience in creating environments that promote physical, emotional, social,and intellectual wellbeing for all.

SC3 Demonstrated experience identifying and analysing additional needs of students, particularly those from priority cohorts.

SC4Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including families, carers and students.

SC5 Demonstrated experience leading high effective teams and capacity to collaboratively work as part of the wider school team and community and abide by the college and Department values.

This roles combines the organisation and therapeutic supports required for students with additional needs. It is a range 4 position as it combines management responsibilities with direct responsibility for provision of counselling support for students.

A Disability Inclusion Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating the team around the learner.Responsibilities may include:

• Be an advocate and champion for students with disability and additional needs and work with school staff to implement strategies for supporting the education of these students
• Play a key role in supporting students with disability and additional needs to make a smooth transition to school, ensuring there are effective arrangements in place for efficient transfer of information between services and schools (the transition from primary to secondary school is particularly important to ensure continuity of support for students with disability and additional needs)
• Prioritise resources and time to identify and consider the needs of students with disability and additional needs.
• Ensure each student with disability and additional needs has a quality IEP.
• Ensure the student has a voice in setting learning targets during the IEP process.
• Determine whether other students with disability and additional needs could benefit from an IEP.
• Collaborate with services working in the school to deliver adjustments to students.
• Ensure students with disability and additional needs have access to classroom supports and manage the classroom support staffing team.
• Promote a culture of high expectations and aspirations for the learning of students with disability or additional needs.
• Ensure the establishment of student support groups (SSGs) for all students who may benefit from a Disability Inclusion meeting.
• Work with the school leadership team to ensure our Disability Inclusion program is aligned to the School and Department policy and guidelines and maintain confidential and sensitive data on each student.
• Provide counselling and support to students with additional needs for wellbeing and emotional regulation as needed.
• Maintain records of all interventions including wellbeing support and counselling and maintain these confidential records in accordance with school and department policies and procedures.

• Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
• Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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 (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

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

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

At Heathmont College students feel safe, while at the same time challenged and supported by a positive school culture.

Many opportunities are provided for students to be the best they can be. We are immensely proud of our strong student leadership program, passionate sporting teams, outstanding languages programs and vibrant performing arts curriculum.

We invite you to join our community of learners at Heathmont College. We undertake to do our utmost to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they need to reach their goals. In return, we expect students to work hard, to do their best and most of all - to enjoy their educational experiences.

Heathmont College has adopted a House system with 4 Houses. This has enabled avertical studentmentor groups and a managementstructure to look after the educational and wellbeing needs of all students.A mentor program and whole school implementation of Positive Education will enhance student and staff connectedness.The College offers a traditional VCE course of study with students in Year 10 being able to access a range of VCE Units 1 & 2 to enhance their study. A VCAL course of study at Intermediate and Senior levels is offered to selected students.In addition, we offer an Intensive English Language Centre to support an accredited International Student Program.

Students in Year 9 follow a traditional course of study with the addition of our LiFE Programdesigned to challenge and engage students.

A variety of enrichment and excellence program are offered across the College. Students in Years 7-10 can apply for selection to our Sports Academy.

In 2020, Heathmont College launched its HOPE Centre (Home for Positive Education), a facility for delivering transformational wellbeing education within Maroondah schools and the wider community. We seek to put wellbeing at the heart of education in partnership with the Maroondah City Council, the University of Melbourne's Centre for Positive Psychology and The Institute of Positive Education.

Data is used extensively by teachers to differentiate instruction and to help all students experience success in their learning.We are proud of our students¿ academic success.

At Heathmont College we value and encourage:

Curiosity- We approach our learning with a sense of hope and positivity. We celebrate learning growth and achievement and support the aspirations of others.

Compassion- We are guided by respect for each other and our differences. We show kindness to ourselves and others to help us build the resilience to achieve together

Community- We strive to build positive connections. We listen to and respect all contributions and work together to create positive impact.