Teacher - Learning Support Coordinator

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024At Coastal Lakes College (CLC) we are a proud, inclusive, and collaborative team that endeavours to challenge and support every student to imagine the possibilities, believe in themselves, inspire others with their effort and achieve their personal best.
We are seeking to employ a dedicated, relationship-focused, and highly effective Learning Support Coordinator who can provide excellent care, support and progress monitoring of students with learning support needs.
The successful applicant will possess excellent interpersonal skills and will enjoy being part of a collaborative and connected team who are united by a strong shared vision to achieve successful outcomes for every student in our care.This position would ideally suit (but is not limited to) a passionate primary or secondary teacher with experience in teaching students with learning support needs.
The Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) will work collaboratively with the School Leadership team to provide a positive and inclusive educational environment that provides additional support for individual students with Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD) and other complex learning needs.
As the leader of learning support across the College, you will work in partnership with teachers and Education Assistants (EAs) to ensure teaching and learning adjustments for students with disabilities and learning difficulties are implemented across the curriculum to meet individual student needs.
As part of the LSC role you will work with other school leaders to facilitate, develop, and deliver appropriate professional learning that will build the knowledge and skills of teacher's to effectively teach students with ASD and other complex learning needs.
In your LSC role you will lead the collective effort to ensure differentiation is embedded in an authentic and effective way across the College to maximise the educational outcomes of students with learning support needs both diagnosed and imputed.CLC located in Lakelands, a south western suburb of Perth in the City of Mandurah, opened in 2019 and caters for students in Year 7-12.
We are a fast growing and innovative college which includes an Inclusive Education hub for students with moderate to severe and profound disabilities and cater for students in Years 7-12 by 2024 across the college.Find out more about our school by visiting or The RoleThe LSC will also have a hands-on role in leading teachers to develop and implement curriculum, teaching and learning in the College's mainstream context and work in collaboration with the LSC in charge of our Integrated Learning Program.
A high level of interpersonal skills and drive, with the ability to establish and maintain networks, both internally and externally, will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant should have the ability to foster positive relationships with all key stakeholders and to provide timely and appropriate support to students, staff, and families, using a case management model.A large portion of this role will require exceptional organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate records and the ability to analyse data to inform planning and practice that improves outcomes for students.
The ideal candidate for this position would possess knowledge and skills in some or all of the areas below: Contemporary, evidence-based practices related to ASD and various learning disabilities and learning difficulties.Leading the school-wide Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, development, and review of IEPs.
Leadership and support of teachers (and EAs) working with identified students that require a significant level of differentiated educational delivery.Supporting the improvement of literacy and numeracy outcomes of students with learning support needs through suitable intervention and differentiation strategies within the classroom.Liaison with external agencies and support to ensure planning for students with identified learning support is comprehensive.Applying for and reviewing the schools Disability Resourcing applicationsManaging and ensuring compliance with National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)Compliance with schools' data recording requirements and processes This position may include a small teaching component in alignment with the suitable applicants skill-set and the needs of the College.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting .Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Paul Cooke, Associate Principal, on (08) 0437 283 428 or emailing Equity and DiversityWe are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must: hold an eligible .be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; andconsent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include: A statement demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the and the context of the position and school.A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department's or see our applicant resource attached.Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH933518Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 13 November 2024