Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1458911
Job posted: 13/12/2024
Closes: 19/01/2025
Classification: Classroom Teacher
Contact: Rhonda Fletcher | 9704 4800
Location ProfileDandenong Valley SDS is a specialist school located in Narre Warren Victoria. We cater for students with significant intellectual disability. The school facilities include a PMP room, a Hydrotherapy pool, a sensory garden, horticulture centre, bike track, fitness room, engine room, sensory room, and generous sized classrooms.
Students at our school range in age from Foundation to year twelve and we also have an Early Education Program which caters for children from 2.8 -4.8 years.
The senior transition program caters for students who are in their last two years of schooling, providing a diverse range of age-appropriate learning experiences.
Our Vision for Dandenong Valley School is to achieve excellence in learning and teaching and provide the best outcomes for each of its students.
Our Values are:
IntegrityRespectResponsibilityOur Special Education programs are supported by a large therapy team which includes speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and music therapists.
Student Individual learning goals are based on our strategic plan priorities which are:
The need to develop a functional communication system.The need to develop their independence skills.The need to develop their social competencies.Dandenong Valley SDS is committed to child safety, actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Selection CriteriaSC1 - Demonstrated high quality classroom teaching capabilities in a special setting.
SC2 - Demonstrated record of contribution as a cohesive team member.
SC3 - Demonstrated high level of knowledge of relevant learning areas.
SC4 - Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff, and other professionals.
RoleThe classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus is on planning, preparation, and teaching 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 other teachers.Provide expert advice on content, processes, and strategies for professional learning.Supervise and train student teachers.Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches.Range 1 classroom teachers focus on further developing skills with structured support and guidance.
ResponsibilitiesThe role may include but is not limited to:
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students.Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum.Participating in 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 in specified curriculum areas.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply and negotiate on a case-by-case basis.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments, committed to protecting students from abuse or harm.
VIT LANTITETo be eligible for employment, a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching and meet LANTITE requirements.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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