Learning Specialist - Disability InclusionJob posted: 29/10/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1447561
Location ProfileThe Victorian Government is delivering 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026, with Wollert Secondary College opening in 2023 as one of these new schools. Wollert Secondary College is a Supported Inclusion School, which is a mainstream school with additional professional capabilities and facilities designed to cater for students with a disability.
Students with a disability will receive enhanced support and high-quality, evidence-based educational provision alongside mainstream students to the greatest extent possible in a safe, accessible, and supportive environment.
As a SIS, Wollert Secondary College has been purpose built to cater to the diverse needs of all students and support the needs of the growing population. Wollert Secondary College provides excellent learning opportunities for all students through quality programs based on outstanding teaching and learning practices.
In our first year of operation, Wollert Secondary College opened to Year 7 students only, and will progress by one year level at a time, thereafter. In 2025, we anticipate our enrolments to increase to 350 students across Years 7,8 & 9.
Located in a growth corridor, our school will help the growing number of local families access great education close to home.
VISION Preparing our students for the brightest future, Wollert Secondary College provides unparalleled dedication and commitment to our students and their individual needs, passions, and dreams, in an environment that is inclusive and engaging.
We are committed to fostering a love of learning by creating an educational atmosphere intended to empower students to embrace challenges, and explore new experiences, whilst keeping learning rich and meaningful.
MISSION Wollert Secondary College mission is to foster a learning environment where students will Aspire, Acquire and Achieve. Students at Wollert Secondary College will be aspirational learners who will be guided to acquire the necessary skills to achieve success.
VALUES Wollert Secondary College values are Be Kind, Be Brave, Be True and Be Safe.
Be Kind - Kindness is treating others with respect and compassion.
Be Brave - Bravery is being curious, resilient, and confident.
Be True - Truth encompasses honesty and sincerity.
Be Safe - Safety is being responsible, reliable, and accountable.
WHY WOLLERT SECONDARY COLLEGE? At Wollert Secondary College, we pride ourselves on being kind, brave, true, and safe. Our values underpin all that we do, and we are proud of the inclusive learning environment we have established for our students.
Being new, the school presents an exciting opportunity for incoming staff to support and influence creation of a contemporary school connected to the community and to have significant influence in the future effectiveness of learning outcomes of the students.
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum.
SC2 Demonstrated expertise in the implementation and modelling of high impact teaching strategies.
SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to model the monitoring and assessment of student learning.
SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
RoleLearning 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.
ResponsibilitiesIn 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 practiceModelling exemplary classroom practiceWorking with the school leadership team to develop a shared view of highly effective teacher practiceLeading and modelling the implementation of whole-school improvement strategiesPlaying a key role in the provision of professional learningModelling effective learning practiceProviding evidence-based feedback to teaching staffProviding expert advice about the context, processes and strategiesSupervising and training one or more student teachersModelling exemplary use of student dataDeveloping and promoting school-wide professional learning structuresWho 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.
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.
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