Student Wellbeing Coordinator - Ed Support Level 1-Range 4

Job posted: 17/01/2025
Job type: Full time / From 17/02/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1461470
Location ProfileMuch like the town of Williamstown itself, Williamstown High School is steeped in a rich history.
The Yalukit-willam clan of the Kulin nation were the first people to live where our two campuses are situated, and they called it "koort-boork-boork", meaning "She-oak, She-oak, many" - a reference to the abundance of She-oak trees across the Hobson's Bay municipality.
Today, the school maintains a focus on the environment with the Bayview Middle Years (7-9) Campus being located on the Port Phillip Bay waterfront, and featuring award-winning and environmentally sustainable building designs.
The adjacent Jawbone Marine Sanctuary has also enabled the creation of an engaging and environmentally focused curriculum for students, that reflects the unique surroundings, and is complemented by our Marine Science program.
The Pasco Later Years (10-12) Campus comprises a unique variety of architectural styles.
Our oldest school building dates from 1867, and the most recent addition, our Centenary Theatre, opened in April 2017, contributing to a visually interesting and mature learning environment to meet the needs of our students as they move towards VCE studies.
Positive BehavioursA Williamstown High School education supports students to "Be Respectful, Be a Learner and Be Safe" - a message we have carefully crafted as a lead school in School Wide Positive Behaviours Support (SWPBS), and which is immediately visible throughout the school environment and enthusiastically supported by our 125 teachers and 30 ES Staff.
We create a dynamic learning culture that promotes integrity, innovation and the individual, and that values:
excellence and creativity in our achievements and ambitionsintegrity and honesty in our actions and relationshipsdiversity in our curriculum, in each other and in our communitystrong and open communication between our school and our homes, and between our teachers, our students and our familiesa commitment to social justice and a passion to protect and improve our environment and our communityHistoryWilliamstown High School opened as a government high school in 1915 on the Pasco Street site of the original Williamstown Borough Grammar School.
The school colours - red, yellow and black - were adopted from the flag of Belgium to draw inspiration from the spirit and resilience shown by the Belgians in World War One, and the anchor in the logo was used to honour the nearby Naval Depot.
The school's maritime association continued when our motto 'Hold Fast' - a sailing cry encouraging commitment, determination, loyalty, strength and courage, won out over 'Don't Drift'.
Today, the school caters for more than 1480 students from years 7 to 12 on two campuses that are a ten-minute walk apart.
The Bayview Street Middle Years Campus is built on the site of the former Point Gellibrand Girls' Secondary College which it merged with in 2000.
The Pasco Street Later Years Campus is housed in several heritage buildings, including the original 1867 Williamstown Borough Grammar School block.
Centenary celebrations and strong community support has delivered a state-of-the-art 300 seat theatre to the campus, completing Stage One of the Performing Arts Centre of Excellence facilities.
Our Unique OfferingsIn addition to co-educational home groups, the school offers a Select Entry Accelerated Learning program, an International Students' program and a dynamic and growing STEM/STEAM culture where our students engage in Robotics and other technologies that are fast-becoming essential areas of need and development as the twenty-first century progresses.
We also offer an Accelerated Sports program which includes triathlon, netball, soccer, basketball, cricket and lacrosse.
Our excellent Music Program includes multiple Concert/Stage Bands and Guitar/Vocal Ensembles, in addition to Classroom and VET Music Programs.
Our ensembles perform regularly, including at Generations in Jazz, the Victorian State Band Championships and numerous other local and interstate events.
Our very special and iconic 'Warchild' concert also showcases the incredible talents of our young people and staff working together at this annual event.
While Williamstown High School is proud to perform strongly in NAPLAN, VCE Study Scores and ATAR results, we are most proud when we can help our diverse community of students grow, and that means from whatever position they are starting from.
Our Literacy and Numeracy initiatives, community connections, care for our students' wellbeing and the wellbeing of their learning, and attention to the pathways they will embark upon after moving on from us, means our focus on students' growth and opportunities is targeted and ongoing, so that they can become their best selves.
We encourage you to apply to join our special community, where we will warmly welcome you to contribute to the education and success of our young people.
Key Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated understanding of common approaches, policies, and research relating to student mental health, wellbeing, and engagement.SC2 Experience in the delivery of professional therapeutic interventions for students in response to an identified need.SC3 Demonstrated ability in the delivery of student and family wellbeing services in a relevant setting and, preferably experience working with schools in the area of student wellbeing.SC4 Demonstrated ability to provide information, advice and support to teachers and families responsible for the management of students experiencing challenges that are impacting on their learning outcomes.SC5 Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, as part of a team and network with the wide range of people within the education and wider community.RoleRange 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.
Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal.
Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.
Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.
Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
ResponsibilitiesThe Student Wellbeing Coordinator will work as a member of the Student Engagement and Wellbeing Team (SEWT) to plan, implement and review the engagement and wellbeing areas of the Annual Implementation Plan. The Student Wellbeing Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
Work alongside Homegroup Teachers and Year Level Coordinators to gauge the needs of all students at the campus.Work as part of the Student Engagement and Wellbeing Team (SEWT) to provide feedback and resources for the Homegroup program so we can be proactive in addressing student needs.Work alongside the Wellbeing Team to allocate student referrals in an appropriate way, so that all needs can be met.Undertake the required DET steps to manage and report incidents - i.e.
student sexual offending, domestic violence - and support others to do so.Initiate, explore and secure alternate temporary or longer-term education settings for students, as needed.Work with Inclusive Education Coordinator and Year Level Coordinators to ensure Individual Education Plan (IEP)s, for students with a mental health diagnosis or similar, are developed and implemented.Organise applications to support student needs with groups outside the school, i.e.
Western Chances.Work with the SEW team to ensure IEPs are developed and implemented for Koorie students and all other students for which IEPs are mandatory, including students in Out of Home Care (OoHC).Support Inclusive Education Coordinators and Year Level Coordinators at student support group (SSG) meetings as appropriate.Work with Inclusive Education Coordinators and Curriculum Leader to lead Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority VCAA Special Provision for students, as required, and 'special provision' for Year 9-11 students as appropriate.Liaise with DET SSS team to engage appropriate support for our students and to address mandatory and legal obligations, i.e.
under the Equal Opportunity Act 202, Disability Discrimination Act and Disability Standards for Education.Provide counselling and guidance to students, who may be self-referred, Year Level Coordinator referred, or parent referred.
Cases requiring professional counselling or treatment should be referred to an appropriate agency with prior agreement of the student and parent.Provide referrals to external agencies and services as necessary and with the student and parent's knowledge and consent.Arrange meetings of relevant teachers and liaise with external providers to plan and implement strategies to resolve identified problems.Provide appropriate staff with information relevant and necessary to ensure the wellbeing and education of students experiencing difficulties.Work with staff to develop positive College programs to foster the wellbeing of all students.Assist in the implementation of School Wide Positive Behaviours.Organise meetings and liaise with and support those members of the College community responsible for meeting the educational requirements of students with economic difficulties.Provide support and assistance when relevant, in conjunction with other relevant staff, to:new students to the Collegestudents preparing to leave the Collegestudents experiencing difficulties at school, at home or in the communityAct as an advocate for students and/or as a resource for parents.Liaise with parents and keep parents informed of their child's wellbeing issues.Work closely with the Year Level Coordinators when a student attends counselling and recording on Compass.Complete a documented file on each student being seen.Support the first aid facilities and assist in delivering first aid to students.Undertake administrative procedures associated with:delivery of various health, counselling, wellbeing and therapeutic services to a school(s).delivery of health and wellbeing education and promotion programs in collaboration with school community.provision of follow-up service for students.medical alerts and specific medical conditions.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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.
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 StandardsVictorian 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:
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.

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