Classroom Teacher - Special Education - Part TimeJob posted: 23/12/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1460641
Location ProfileTeachers who have not taught within a special setting are encouraged to apply. Wayi School is a Government P-12 specialist school providing educational programs for students with disability and high needs who have mild to profound intellectual disability. Wayi School is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our community.
Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school, and parents and carers to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing.
The Wayi School vision is to empower and inspire every member of our learning community.
We are committed to creating innovative learning environments that nurture and develop all students through an ability and strength-based approach.
Teaching & LearningWayi School is committed to developing learner independence, by purposefully using the students' skills and interests to promote the creation of new skills.
Teachers, Allied Health and Education Support staff work collaboratively with the students and their parents/carers to develop Individual Education Program (IEP) goals for each student, that are meaningful and relevant for that student.
Professional DevelopmentWayi School is committed to enhancing the skills and developing the capacity of all teachers through professional learning opportunities (external and internal), coaching, mentoring, and being actively involved in Professional Learning Communities.
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated commitment to Special Education and an understanding of Intellectual Disability and the implications for teaching and learning.
SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
SC4 Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships.
SC5 Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning.
SC6 Ability to work collaboratively as a productive team member.
RoleThe primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
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 or other curriculum program;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 CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position.
The 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.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.
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