Learning Specialist 3

Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1443215
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated high level knowledge of the relevant curriculum, learning and teaching in the context of a special school, the ability to model exemplary teaching practice and capacity to lead the implementation of school wide priorities.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) that respond to student learning needs and demonstrated the ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives.
SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills by modelling exemplary collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to reflect and seek feedback on their own, others and whole school practice and contribute to the provision of whole school professional learning.
LOCAL SELECTION CRITERIA
SC6 Demonstrated expertise in building teacher capacity to deliver universal Tier 1 supports that meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities, ensuring inclusive, high-quality educational practices.
Role
Learning Specialists will be highly skilled classroom practitioners who continue to spend the majority of their time in the classroom delivering high-quality teaching and learning and have a range of responsibilities related to their expertise, including teaching demonstration lessons, observing and providing feedback to other teachers and facilitating school-based professional learning. Learning Specialists are expected to have deep knowledge and expertise in high quality teaching and learning in delivering improved achievement, engagement and wellbeing for students. The role of the Learning Specialist will be to model excellence in teaching and learning through demonstration lessons and mentoring and coaching teachers in improving the skill, knowledge and effectiveness of the teaching workforce.
Responsibilities
In recognition of the importance of exemplary practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the Learning Specialists may include but are not limited to:

Demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice
Modelling exemplary classroom practice including through teaching demonstration lessons
Working with the school leadership team to develop a shared view of highly effective teacher practice
Leading and modelling the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery
Playing a key role in the provision of professional learning, including through developing processes and protocols for observation and feedback of teacher practice and peer collaboration
Modelling effective learning practice and supporting teachers to seek, analyse and act on feedback and on their practice
Providing evidence-based feedback to teaching staff to inform their effectiveness and development
Providing expert advice about the context, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
Supervising and training one or more student teachers and mentoring and/or coaching teachers
Modelling exemplary use of student data to inform teaching approaches
Developing and promoting school-wide professional learning structures, processes and protocols through Professional Learning Communities
Modelling exemplary professional learning practice included through seeking feedback from other teachers and leaders on their own classroom practice as part of critical reflection and inquiry to improve practice

Who May Apply
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
Other Information
Please ensure that your application includes:

A section that addresses the key selection criteria.
A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, email and telephone numbers.)
Names and contact details (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name.
VIT LANTITE
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Location Profile
Hume Valley School is a special school with a current enrolment of 372 students from 5 to 18 years of age. The school population represents a broad range of socio-economic and multicultural backgrounds.
School facilities include:

a large gymnasium, stage and performing arts centre
fully productive school and kitchen gardens in which students work and learn horticultural and environmental sustainability skills
a well-equipped food technology centre
a school cafe
a visual arts room and project room
traffic safety education course and teaching facilities
eLearning Centre
First Aid and change room facilities
Fully accessible and inclusive learning spaces

Our Vision is to create an inclusive, safe, respectful and engaged learning community where all students are motivated and enabled to maximise their social, personal, educational and post school potential.
Values
The school values, Respect, Responsibility and Resilience are embedded in all school policies and practices.
Teaching and Learning
The school community is committed to creating a vibrant educational environment where students and their learning are highly valued.
Individual Education Plan (IEP) Goals are set at the Student Support Group meetings held at the beginning of the year and reviewed throughout the year.
Specialist programs are provided in the areas of Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Instrumental Music, Physical Education and Inter School Sport, Traffic Safety Education, Outdoor Education, Food Technology, Gardening and environmental sustainability (Prep to Year 9) and Horticulture (Years 10 to 12).
All programs focus on the development of literacy and numeracy skills, behaviour and social skills, creative and recreation skills and for older students, independence and work/industry skills.
School Community
The Hume Valley School Community, parents, staff and students, work cooperatively to ensure a safe, professional approach to providing a quality education.

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