Job Description
Location: Western Region | Horsham
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 25/01/2027
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1449483
Location Profile
Horsham Special School was established in 1988, moving to its current site in 2013. It provides educational programs for students aged 5-18 years displaying various disabilities. The school's purpose is to encourage students, staff, and the community to achieve their full potential in a safe and stimulating environment.
The dedicated staff provides highly individualised educational programs, extending beyond the classroom into the local community. Integral to the curriculum is programming provided by specialist and therapy staff in areas such as Art, Physical Education, and Music.
Selection Criteria
SC1: Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum and exemplary teaching practices.
SC2: Expertise in high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs.
SC3: Ability to monitor and assess student learning.
SC4: Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
SC5: Ability to model behaviours consistent with Department values.
SC6: Ability to lead curriculum and pedagogical development in a Special Education setting.
Role
Learning Specialists will be highly skilled classroom practitioners focused on delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Responsibilities include teaching demonstration lessons, providing feedback to other teachers, and facilitating professional learning.
Responsibilities
Key roles may include:
Demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice.
Modelling exemplary classroom practice.
Leading and modelling whole-school improvement strategies.
Providing professional learning and feedback to teaching staff.
Supervising and mentoring student teachers.
Using student data to inform teaching approaches.
Who May Apply
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified in the specified curriculum area(s).
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply. The Department of Education values diversity and inclusion in all forms.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, committed to protecting students from harm.
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding values such as Responsiveness, Integrity, and Accountability.
Other Information
Please ensure your application includes:
A resume with relevant experience.
A section addressing the selection criteria.
Contact details of two referees.
Conditions of Employment
Access to a broad range of employment conditions.
Appointment subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Probationary period may apply.
VIT LANTITE
Eligibility for employment requires provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching and passing the literacy and numeracy test (LANTITE) for recent graduates.
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