Inclusive Education - Advisory Visiting Specialist
Job No:
TCE2569
Location:
Townsville Catholic Education Office, Kirwan
Position: Advisory Visiting Specialist - Inclusion
Tenure: Permanent Full time or Part Time
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Closing Date: Monday 29 April 2024 unless filled prior
Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
Townsville Catholic Education Office is currently seeking Advisory Visiting Specialists - Inclusion commencing as soon as practicable for both full time and part time positions.
1 x Full Time position salary between $89,634 - $118,368 per annum pending qualification and experience
1 x Part Time position (0.4 FTE), with an hourly rate of $45.36 - $59.70 per hour pending qualification and experience
During school vacation periods the AVS will not be required to work, except in defined or extenuating circumstances
About the role
The Advisory Visiting Specialist – Inclusion works collaboratively with Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO) personnel, school leadership, teachers, other student support services team members and parents/carers to ensure students with disability in primary and secondary schools across the Diocese are supported to engage purposefully in learning. The role holder will work to develop the capability within schools to cater for all learners within the school population.
The role supports a circuit of up to 10 schools in the delivery of system-related initiatives and inclusive education priorities and practice, with consideration to each school’s unique context. A key focus for this role is coaching and support to build capacity at a school level to create inclusive learning environments with the intention of improving student learning outcomes.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide advice and guidance to schools within the Diocese about the provision of inclusive education supports for all students
- Assist with implementation of TCE policies and initiatives
- Collaborate with school staff to ensure students with disability have access to a relevant and rigorous curriculum
- Build staff capability through coaching, observation and feedback to identify and implement educational adjustments
- Provide consultation and professional learning to improve knowledge of best practice pedagogical strategies which contribute to positive learning environments
- Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Provide support and guidance around planning and decision making for students with disabilities
- Model effective pedagogical strategies in classrooms, if required
- Support relationships and networks within the school and wider community to support students with disabilities
- Contribute to various educational team meetings to help guide inclusive practices aligned to student needs
- Advise relevant school staff of specific equipment, devices or assistive technology available for students
- Contribute to the processes for, and support activities relating to, the Education Adjustment Program and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data for Students with Disability (NCCD), including moderation and reflection
- Contribute to the decision-making process within schools regarding Adjusted Curriculum Plans
- Attend relevant professional development activities to ensure growth of professional competence.
About you
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in supporting school staff to implement, contemporary methodologies in the provision of inclusive educational practices
- Experience in designing and facilitating professional development programs in the area of inclusive education.
- Proven ability to provide recommendations and advice to support schools to implement inclusive education strategies
- Knowledge of and the ability to provide specialist curriculum advice regarding adjustments and alignment.
- Ability to communicate with a diverse range of staff across primary and secondary school settings
- Ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships across directorates and schools.
Mandatory Criteria
- Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same. The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
- Postgraduate studies in Inclusive Education or be working towards post-graduate qualifications relevant to the role
- A minimum of 2 years teaching experience, or relevant professional experience in the education sector
- Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, AHPRA or SPA
- Current and valid Driver’s Licence
- Ability to complete day and overnight travel within and beyond the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
Desirable Criteria
- Significant experience in working with students with diverse and complex learning needs
- Experience working with inclusive educational practices
Please refer to the Position Description for more information.
What we offer
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
- Modern facilities, equipment and resources
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Access to corporate health insurance
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Leadership development opportunities
- Firm lifelong teacher networks
- Wellbeing programs and initiatives
How to apply
- Please complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees
- Upload a current resume
- Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
For a confidential conversation please contact Morgan Lund on 07 4773 0900. For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact TCEO Human Resources recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au
Application close: Monday 29 April 2024 unless filled prior.
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
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