Job Description
St Joseph's School Hawthorn – Hawthorn VIC
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3d ago , from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
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The role of Learning Diversity Leader at St Joseph's School involves close liaison with and support of the Principal, Leadership Team and staff to develop and implement a whole-school approach that:
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promotes the wellbeing and inclusion of all students
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focuses on prevention, early identification and intervention to support students
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provides personalised learning and targeted support to meet individual student needs.
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The Learning Diversity Leader works collaboratively with staff, students, families and external agencies to maximise learning opportunities and support the educational, wellbeing, social and emotional needs of all students.
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The person in this role has excellent personal, interpersonal and communication skills.
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The person in this role demonstrates an understanding of MACS, State and Federal Government policies, initiatives and legislation, and their impact on school processes, practices and vision.
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The responsibilities outlined below are indicative and inclusive of, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities of the role.
THIS LEARNING DIVERSITY LEADER ROLE INVOLVES A COMMITMENT TO: AS A RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEADER n
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Encourage and support the growth of the Catholic culture, faith and traditions of St Joseph's School and maintain a positive partnership between School and Parish.
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Promote positive relationships with students, staff and parents, reflecting Gospel values.
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Promote, through word and example, the beliefs and values articulated in the school's Vision.
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Recognise the importance of education in learning and teaching in the development of the whole person.
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Promote inclusion and equity for all students and respect the dignity of every individual.
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Support and respond with empathy to the needs of students, colleagues and parents.
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Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy and compassion when liaising with students, families, colleagues and external services.
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Be an active member of the Child Safety Team.
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Demonstrate a strong commitment to Child Safety and an understanding of the Child Safe Standards.
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AS AN EDUCATIONAL LEADER n
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Support the implementation of the School's Vision and Principal's Vision.
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Promote positive student behaviour through a consistent, whole-school approach that reflects positive behaviour practices and a growth mindset.
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Develop, implement and review policies, processes and organisational structures that promote inclusion and support the needs of all students.
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Lead and manage the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD), including the identification of student needs, adjustments, programs and required documentation.
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Support teachers to understand and meet NCCD requirements, including the collection and maintenance of appropriate evidence and documentation.
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Maintain an overview of current developments, issues and trends relating to Learning Diversity and Student Support.
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Attend relevant professional learning, courses and regional network opportunities to maintain current knowledge and practice in Learning Diversity and Student Support.
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Communicate and disseminate relevant information to teachers and parents regarding student needs, adjustments and support.
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Be an effective and supportive member of the School Improvement Team.
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Identify and coordinate professional learning opportunities relating to Learning Diversity and Student Support.
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Support the induction of new teachers and Learning Support Staff in matters relating to Learning Diversity and Student Support.
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committed to the protection of children and young people in line with the Victorian Government Child Safety reforms and MACS Child Safety requirements.
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AS A COMMUNITY LEADER n
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Promote and strengthen partnerships between the school, students, families and the broader community.
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Develop and maintain partnerships with government and non-government agencies that support student learning, wellbeing and inclusion.
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Explore and participate in MACS initiatives and projects related to Learning Diversity and Student Support.
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Work collaboratively with individual students, groups and whole classes to support student learning, wellbeing and inclusion.
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Liaise collaboratively with teachers, parents, students and external agencies regarding Student Support.
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Contribute to and promote a positive, collaborative and supportive staff culture.
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AS AN ORGANISATIONAL LEADER n
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Coordinate and manage the student referral process, including school-based and MACS referrals.
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Coordinate and collate annual NCCD submissions and ensure required documentation is accurate and maintained.
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Facilitate regular meetings for Learning Support Staff.
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Develop and coordinate the Learning Support Staff timetable, including classroom support and yard duties.
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Manage the Learning Diversity budget and ensure resources are used effectively to support student needs.
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Identify, purchase and maintain appropriate Learning Diversity and Student Support resources.
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Liaise with the Principal, parents, teachers, Learning Support Staff, MACS personnel and external agencies regarding student needs and support.
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Coordinate meetings between parents and MACS specialist staff.
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Arrange and attend Program Support Group (PSG) meetings and coordinate the recording and distribution of minutes.
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Ensure Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) are communicated with parents and that final copies are signed and retained at the conclusion of each year.
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Upload PSG minutes and student PLPs/BSPs to NForma.
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Liaise with and support teachers to effectively cater for the individual learning, wellbeing and social and emotional needs of students.
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Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Personalised Learning Plans, Adjustment Sheets and Behaviour Support Plans for students requiring additional support.
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Liaise with the school psychologist and relevant professionals regarding student needs.
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Liaise with Curriculum Leaders and the Learning and Teaching Leader to identify, monitor and respond to student learning needs.
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Ensure appropriate student records, documentation and actions are maintained in accordance with school, MACS and legislative requirements.
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Meet regularly with the Principal to provide updates regarding student needs, Learning Diversity initiatives, NCCD, referrals and emerging issues.
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The successful applicant will have the requirements of: n
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registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
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adherence to the St Joseph's Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy
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The position will begin at the start of Term ******. This is an ongoing position.
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Note: You must reside, and have the right to work, in Australia
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St Joseph's reserves the right to appoint before the closing date
Role
Description/Criteria
LEARNING DIVERSITY LEADER **** (0.8) ROLE PURPOSE n
The role of Learning Diversity Leader at St Joseph's School involves close liaison with and support of the Principal, Leadership Team and staff to develop and implement a whole-school approach that:
n
n
promotes the wellbeing and inclusion of all students
n
focuses on prevention, early identification and intervention to support students
n
provides personalised learning and targeted support to meet individual student needs.
n
n
The Learning Diversity Leader works collaboratively with staff, students, families and external agencies to maximise learning opportunities and support the educational, wellbeing, social and emotional needs of all students.
n
The person in this role has excellent personal, interpersonal and communication skills.
n
The person in this role demonstrates an understanding of MACS, State and Federal Government policies, initiatives and legislation, and their impact on school processes, practices and vision.
n
The responsibilities outlined below are indicative and inclusive of, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities of the role.
THIS LEARNING DIVERSITY LEADER ROLE INVOLVES A COMMITMENT TO: AS A RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEADER n
n
Encourage and support the growth of the Catholic culture, faith and traditions of St Joseph's School and maintain a positive partnership between School and Parish.
n
Promote positive relationships with students, staff and parents, reflecting Gospel values.
n
Promote, through word and example, the beliefs and values articulated in the school's Vision.
n
Recognise the importance of education in learning and teaching in the development of the whole person.
n
Promote inclusion and equity for all students and respect the dignity of every individual.
n
Support and respond with empathy to the needs of students, colleagues and parents.
n
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy and compassion when liaising with students, families, colleagues and external services.
n
Be an active member of the Child Safety Team.
n
Demonstrate a strong commitment to Child Safety and an understanding of the Child Safe Standards.
n
AS AN EDUCATIONAL LEADER n
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Support the implementation of the School's Vision and Principal's Vision.
n
Promote positive student behaviour through a consistent, whole-school approach that reflects positive behaviour practices and a growth mindset.
n
Develop, implement and review policies, processes and organisational structures that promote inclusion and support the needs of all students.
n
Lead and manage the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD), including the identification of student needs, adjustments, programs and required documentation.
n
Support teachers to understand and meet NCCD requirements, including the collection and maintenance of appropriate evidence and documentation.
n
Maintain an overview of current developments, issues and trends relating to Learning Diversity and Student Support.
n
Attend relevant qualified learning, courses and regional network opportunities to maintain current knowledge and practice in Learning Diversity and Student Support.
n
Communicate and disseminate relevant information to teachers and parents regarding student needs, adjustments and support.
n
Attend relevant zone and network meetings.
n
Be an effective and supportive member of the School Improvement Team.
n
Identify and coordinate professional learning opportunities relating to Learning Diversity and Student Support.
n
Support the induction of new teachers and Learning Support Staff in matters relating to Learning Diversity and Student Support.
n
committed to the protection of children and young people in line with the Victorian Government Child Safety reforms and MACS Child Safety requirements.
n
AS A COMMUNITY LEADER n
n
Promote and strengthen partnerships between the school, students, families and the broader community.
n
Develop and maintain partnerships with government and non-government agencies that support student learning, wellbeing and inclusion.
n
Explore and participate in MACS initiatives and projects related to Learning Diversity and Student Support.
n
Work collaboratively with individual students, groups and whole classes to support student learning, wellbeing and inclusion.
n
Liaise collaboratively with teachers, parents, students and external agencies regarding Student Support.
n
Contribute to and promote a positive, collaborative and supportive staff culture.
n
AS AN ORGANISATIONAL LEADER n
n
Coordinate and manage the student referral process, including school-based and MACS referrals.
n
Coordinate and collate annual NCCD submissions and ensure required documentation is accurate and maintained.
n
Facilitate regular meetings for Learning Support Staff.
n
Develop and coordinate the Learning Support Staff timetable, including classroom support and yard duties.
n
Manage the Learning Diversity budget and ensure resources are used effectively to support student needs.
n
Identify, purchase and maintain appropriate Learning Diversity and Student Support resources.
n
Liaise with the Principal, parents, teachers, Learning Support Staff, MACS personnel and external agencies regarding student needs and support.
n
Coordinate meetings between parents and MACS specialist staff.
n
Arrange and attend Program Support Group (PSG) meetings and coordinate the recording and distribution of minutes.
n
Ensure Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) are communicated with parents and that final copies are signed and retained at the conclusion of each year.
n
Upload PSG minutes and student PLPs/BSPs to NForma.
n
Liaise with and support teachers to effectively cater for the individual learning, wellbeing and social and emotional needs of students.
n
Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Personalised Learning Plans, Adjustment Sheets and Behaviour Support Plans for students requiring additional support.
n
Liaise with the school psychologist and relevant professionals regarding student needs.
n
Liaise with Curriculum Leaders and the Learning and Teaching Leader to identify, monitor and respond to student learning needs.
n
Ensure appropriate student records, documentation and actions are maintained in accordance with school, MACS and legislative requirements.
n
Meet regularly with the Principal to provide updates regarding student needs, Learning Diversity initiatives, NCCD, referrals and emerging issues.
n
The successful applicant will have the requirements of: n
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registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
n
adherence to the St Joseph's Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy
n
n
The position will begin at the start of Term ******. This is an ongoing position.
n
Note: You must reside, and have the right to work, in Australia
n
St Joseph's reserves the right to appoint before the closing date
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📌 Learning Diversity Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 St Joseph'S School - Hawthorn
📍 Melbourne