Assistant Principal-Range 1 - Disability Inclusion

Role overview

Selection criteria and eligibility

• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Required capabilities include educational leadership; change management; staff development; and organisational, managerial, and resource-management skills.
• Applicants must demonstrate program development and evaluation, use of student data, leadership of student regulation and re-engagement, and strong communication.
• Applicants must demonstrate ability to perform the Disability Inclusion Assistant Principal position description.

College-wide responsibilities

• Work with the School Leadership Team to achieve School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan targets.
• Explain the College's implementation of the Department's Framework for Improving Student Outcomes.
• Lead implementation of the College Teaching and Learning Framework, including GANAG and High Impact Teaching Strategies.
• Support differentiated writing strategies, student wellbeing policy, proactive classroom management, and evidence-based teaching practice.
• Coach staff, promote academic rigour and a growth mindset, and facilitate sharing effective teaching practices.
• Oversee significant school functions, including teaching program delivery, staff development, discipline matters, budgets, and resources.

Disability Inclusion responsibilities

• Lead and support the Disability Inclusion team and coordinate supports for students with disability and additional needs.
• Work with school leaders, wellbeing staff, allied health teams, families, and external services to support student participation and learning goals.
• Advocate for students and support inclusive curriculum, differentiated teaching, and strategies for Tier 2 and Tier 3 needs.
• Support transition to the Disability Inclusion model and provide staff development on inclusion and quality Individual Education Plans.
• Coordinate and prioritise Disability Inclusion Profiles and oversee Department-required student documentation.
• Coordinate integration aide support, including staff timetables, information for teachers, in-class assistance, and individual or small-group instruction.
• Coordinate Student Support Group meetings and support for students in out-of-home care and First Nations students.
• Liaise with external agencies and personnel, including allied health, visiting teachers, community services, and relevant Department teams.
• Coordinate the MARRUNG program and oversee the Koorie education program with relevant support officers.
• Oversee State School Relief applications and prepare, lead, and participate in parent and year-level meetings.

Workplace and schedule

• The position is located at Hoppers Crossing Secondary College in Melbourne's western suburbs.
• The role includes classroom work and coordination with school staff and students.

Department information

• The Department states that it supports diversity, inclusion, and reasonable workplace adjustments.
• Part-time requests may be negotiated case by case if operational requirements allow.

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