Disability Inclusion Coordinator

Role overview

Student identification and support

• Liaise with student coordinators and teachers about students with learning or social-emotional difficulties.
• Refer students for assessment when required and coordinate new Disability Inclusion funding and support applications.
• Maintain records for funded students and communicate relevant information to staff.
• Coordinate support processes for incoming students who require assistance.

Planning and coordination

• Coordinate Student Support Group meetings and develop, oversee, review, and distribute Individual Education Plans and related documentation.
• Support development and review of IEPs, Safety Plans, and Behaviour Support Plans.
• Prepare and submit Disability Inclusion Profiles and compile allied health reports for funding applications.
• Oversee Disability Inclusion processes and ensure Department of Education requirements and timelines are met.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate visiting allied health and NDIS specialists.
• Coordinate transitions between programs or year levels and ensure smooth information handover.

Staff, family, and agency collaboration

• Advise teachers and education support staff on inclusive practices, adjustments, and specialist recommendations.
• Communicate with families about learning adjustments, IEP goals, and the Disability Inclusion process.
• Manage teacher aides and organize in-class support timetables with the Principal; provide guidance and professional development.
• Support NCCD data collection and verification and liaise with school leaders, Department support services, allied health professionals, and other agencies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the College's Disability Inclusion policies and procedures.

Selection criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Disability Inclusion Program, including Department policies, procedures, eligibility requirements, and processes.
• Experience coordinating Student Support Group meetings and developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing Individual Education Plans.
• Knowledge and experience preparing documentation for Disability Inclusion Profile meetings and coordinating the process with students, families, and professionals.
• Highly developed communication and collaboration skills with students, families, colleagues, allied health professionals, and agencies.
• Capacity to provide informed advice and practical support on inclusion, reasonable adjustments, and student learning, participation, and wellbeing.
• Commitment to professional learning, sharing expertise, building staff capability, and improving inclusive practices.

Schedule

• Workdays are five days per week, with hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:06 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–4:36 p.m. by negotiation.

Workplace

• The role includes in-class support coordination and is based at the College in Melbourne's northern suburbs.

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