Job DescriptionLocation: Melbourne | Southern MetropolitanJob type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2028Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1448387Location ProfileMornington Special Developmental School is a Specialist School that caters for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. The school is located beside Mornington Park Primary School, providing opportunities for interaction and integration programs. We aim to provide a friendly, safe, and structured learning environment, emphasizing a positive partnership between parents and staff.Selection CriteriaDemonstrated high level experience in inclusive education practice, building staff capability and developing observation and feedback processes.Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based intervention strategies for students with disabilities.Ability to contribute to the development and evaluation of inclusive teaching strategies across various school settings.Ability to provide advice to teaching staff on assessing and monitoring student achievement in line with the Victorian curriculum.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to provide leadership and professional learning to enhance engagement and wellbeing of children and young people.ContextThe Disability Inclusion reform agenda will invest more than $1.5 billion into the Victorian Education system over four years to improve outcomes for schools and students with disabilities.ClassificationTeacher Class (Learning Specialist) - Range 3The successful applicant will be a skilled classroom practitioner delivering high-quality teaching. Learning Specialists are expected to have deep knowledge in teaching practices that improve student engagement and wellbeing.RoleInclusion Outreach Coaches provide coaching support to school leadership and staff to strengthen inclusive practices. Coaches partner with schools to implement evidence-based strategies benefiting all students, emphasizing preventative practices.ResponsibilitiesDemonstrating expertise in inclusive education to support school culture.Providing technical advice and coaching for effective student engagement.Supporting leadership teams in using data to establish inclusive practices.Implementing professional learning and monitoring interventions.Modelling effective inclusive education practices.Providing leadership and professional learning to ensure quality inclusive practices.Maintaining professional competence through ongoing learning.Collecting and analyzing data for the Inclusion Outreach Coaching initiative.Additional Area ResponsibilitiesUsing problem-solving procedures to address school needs.Delivering inclusion support across various school settings.Monitoring and reporting the impact of inclusive practices.Collaborating with other coaches and teams.Maintaining support within the hiring specialist school.Who May ApplyApplicants must currently hold or be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.Desirable QualificationsA qualification in special/inclusive education and/or disability.Experience across various school settings.Experience working with students with disabilities.Other Relevant InformationA current driver's licence and access to private transport is mandatory.Successful applicants are subject to a criminal record check prior to employment.Please ensure your application includes:A section addressing the key selection criteria.A resume with relevant experience and personal details.Contact details of two referees.EEO AND OHS CommitmentThe Department of Education is committed to equal opportunity and inclusion for all.Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, committed to protecting students from harm.DE ValuesThe department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights.#J-18808-Ljbffr