about us

Wyndham Central College is located in a high growth corridor, approximately 20 minutes west of Melbourne and caters for students in Years 7 to 12 across the Wyndham district. In 2023 Wyndham Central College will be in the second year of a new strategic plan. Recent data sets in key areas have demonstrated significant improvement in line with the goals and targets identified in the previous Strategic Plan and reflect the dedication and commitment by the staff.

The Staff at Wyndham Central College are committed to delivering a rigorous guaranteed and viable curriculum enhanced by the AVID program that aims to prepare students by developing a set of strategies to support their learning and chosen pathway. The college programs are innovative and challenging and include a 7-10 Enrichment and VHAP program, 7-10 Spanish Immersion Program (SIP), the 9-10 STEM Academy and our flagship schoolwide program AVID. The college is the first school in Australia to achieve certification as an AVID school and are currently recognized as Australia’s first secondary Site of Distinction.

To further complement the academic program all students are provided with a Careers Action Plan (CAP), and a learning plan from Year 7 that requires commitment, reflection and regular consultation between student, teacher and parents/carers. This three-way partnership is crucial to the successful progress of all of the students at Wyndham Central College and is supported by an extensive tutor advocate and pastoral support program.

Underpinning the educational improvement plan the College has modern facilities including a Trade Training Centre, a designated Year 7 Centre, Year 8 & 9 Centre, a Year 10 Community and a Senior Years Centre. Dedicated content learning environments for the performing and visual arts, Science and STEM and Gymnasium and sporting facilities. Complementing the whole school buildings is the extensive active/passive landscaping plan and recreational outdoor plan, a student centered study and student services building.

The Leadership Team comprises of the Principal Team- Principal and Assistant Principals with dedicated leadership portfolios, Leading Teachers - Year Level Leaders (Engagement & Wellbeing), Literacy Leader, Numeracy Leader, Pathways & Transitions Leader, AVID pedagogy and operational Leaders, Senior Years Program Manager and Campus Management Leader. The team is complemented by faculty-based Learning Specialists who are our PLC instructional leaders.

the opportunity

A Disability Inclusion Leader may ensure students with disability and additional needs are engaged in education and meeting their learning goals. To do this they work collaboratively with the school’s leadership, wellbeing staff and allied health team. They also work collaboratively with services/teams outside school, which may include Health and Wellbeing Inclusion Workforces, liaising with Student Support Services key contacts and external therapists. A Disability Inclusion Leader plays a key role in coordinating the team around the learner. The Disability Inclusion Leader will:

• be an advocate and champion for students with disability and additional needs and work with school staff to implement strategies for supporting the education of these students
• play a key role in supporting students with disability and additional needs to make a smooth transition to school, ensuring there are effective arrangements in place for efficient transfer of information between services and schools (the transition from primary to secondary school is particularly important to ensure continuity of support for students with disability and additional needs)
• prioritise resources and time to identify and consider the needs of students with disability and additional needs
• have oversight of individual education plans (IEPs) across the school, and ensure the school meets obligations for students who are required to have an IEP
• ensure each student with disability and additional needs has a quality IEP
• ensure the student has a voice in setting learning targets during the IEP process
• determine whether other students with disability and additional needs could benefit from an IEP
• review school processes for student support groups, personalised goal setting and IEPs
• collaborate with services working in the school to deliver adjustments to students
• ensure students with disability and additional needs have a learning mentor (they may also act as a learning mentor)
• promote a culture of high expectations and aspirations for the learning of students with disability or additional needs
• embed inclusion and disability expertise in strategic planning and recruitment practices of the school
• embed evidence-based inclusive education and human rights obligations into school policies and plans
• act as a source of advice for staff about differentiated teaching strategies appropriate for individual students with disability and with additional needs
• ensure full use of assessment for learning
• ensure parent(s)/carer(s) understand the importance of supporting learning at home
• liaise with the school’s Student Support Services key contact as required
• promote the implementation of all elements of Disability Inclusion at the school
• respond to any requests from facilitators for additional information
• ensure Disability Inclusion SSG meetings are booked for all students who require them
• support school staff and the SSG to prepare and gather supporting information for Disability Inclusion profile meetings
• where required, support the most appropriate school staff to prepare the student and parent(s)/carer(s) to contribute to SSG’s
• ensure the establishment of student support groups (SSGs) for all students who may benefit from a Disability Inclusion meeting.
• Prepare funding applications, liaising with a range of agencies, the department and its key personnel.
• Manage and provide support to the ES staff working within the school wide Disability program e.g. Regular team meetings; Planning; Program support such as Life Skills.
• Work with the school leadership team to ensure our Disability Inclusion program is aligned to the School and Department policy and guidelines and maintain confidential and sensitive data on each student.
• Have an understanding of PSDMS and SOCS.

This position is and Education Support Officer Level 1-4. Salary Range $89,626 - $105,676.

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