Classroom Teacher - $9000.00 Incentive Offer!Job posted: 02/01/2025Location: Melbourne | Northern MetropolitanJob type: Full time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1460955Closes: 15/01/2025Location ProfileBroadmeadows Special Developmental School provides educational programs for primary and secondary school-aged students with a moderate to severe intellectual disability who may also have sensory, physical impairments and autism spectrum disorder.The school is a modern purpose-built facility located in the Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows and provides an attractive and safe environment.
Learning areas include well-equipped classrooms, dedicated specialist spaces and outdoor learning zones.
The school has 2 sites, the main campus in Dimboola Rd and a Sorrento Street campus with students attending from a wide geographical and diverse socio-economic background.The school has a current enrolment of 340 students.
Students attend school daily from 9:00am to 3:00pm.Eligible school-aged students living within the designated transport zone have access to free transport to and from school.Programs are delivered within Department of Education guidelines and reflect the Victorian Curriculum.
Emphasis is placed on the development of programs that address individual student needs, through Individual Learning Plans.StaffingThe school is staffed with classroom teachers, specialist teachers, literacy specialists, teacher assistants, occupational therapists, speech therapists and physiotherapists.
Current staffing includes over 150 staff including a team of 30 plus therapists.Successful applicants may be required to work at either the Dimboola Campus or the Sorrento Campus which are within a short walk of each other.Selection CriteriaDemonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies.Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.A demonstrated commitment to special education and an understanding of intellectual disability.RoleThe classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2.
The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers- Provide expert advice about content, processes and strategies- Supervise and train one or more student teachers- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches.Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.ResponsibilitiesThe role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area;Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.Who May ApplyTeachers 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 CommitmentThe Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment.VIT LANTITETo 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.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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