Learning Specialist Range 3: Instructional PracticeJob posted: 25/09/2024Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2028Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1439682Location ProfileJoin Auburn High School: Where Excellence and Innovation ThriveAuburn High School offers a unique academic and extra-curricular program that caters for a culturally and linguistically diverse student population. The school has an excellent reputation in the community as a welcoming and high-performing government school. The school has an SFO of 0.19 and an SFOE of 0.14, considered a very high socio-economic demographic. The current student population is around 720, with enrolments projected to reach 900 in the next five years.The unique school program is structured around several specialised programs that complement the Victorian Curriculum. Year 7-9 students have access to SEAL, French Bi-National or French Language Immersion programs. Year 10-12 students may select from VCE, VM, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.Auburn High School is the only Victorian government secondary school offering a bi-national French program. The French program is internationally recognised and offers students a creative, dynamic, and modern approach to language learning.The teaching teams at Auburn High School operate in a collaborative team environment where high expectations exist. Each year level has an Auburn Learner Quality (ALQ) that guides teachers and students in their work.Each lesson is purposefully designed using Marzano's instructional model (GANAG), underpinned by high-yield teaching strategies to improve learning. All staff work collaboratively in teams to develop and review the curriculum, develop assessment tasks, collect data, and measure student progress.Auburn High School is well-connected to its school community and is a school of choice for families and staff. Teaching and support staff who align with our values, are passionate about education and who are committed to high expectations are welcome to join our team.Are you an enthusiastic educator eager to make a difference? Auburn High School invites you to join our team. Our motto, "Thinking Beyond," reflects our dedication to exceptional student outcomes and continuous growth.Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum, and implement school priorities.SC2 Demonstrated expertise in the implementation and modelling of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs.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, including teaching demonstration lessons, observing and providing feedback to other teachers and facilitating school-based professional learning.ResponsibilitiesTo lead evidence based practice at Auburn High School so that teaching and learning programs are engaging, challenging and responsive to student learning needs.The Learning Specialist will work with the School Improvement Team (SIT) and contribute to the development and delivery of the school's Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) and School Strategic Plan (SSP) goals and outcomes.Strategic Leadership:Leads the development of a whole-school literacy and numeracy plan with Literacy and Numeracy Improvement Leaders.Lead and oversee the continued implementation of the Auburn Instructional Model (GANAG).Leads the development of a whole-school implementation plan for the High-Yield Strategies (HYS) across the School Strategic Plan (SSP).Leads the Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with all staff in developing skills, knowledge and understanding of differentiation and using the inquiry cycle.Responsibilities:Oversees the Middle Years Literacy and Numeracy Support (MYLNS) initiative and Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI).Manage and oversee the Learning Walks and Peer Observation programs.Build excellence in teaching and learning through the implementation of innovation in education.Model to all staff a comprehensive knowledge and expertise in high quality teaching and learning in relation to the whole-school implementation plans.Lead the induction of new teachers and VIT registration requirements for graduates, including provision of mentors and AHS resources.Leads and mentors middle level leaders (Learning Area Leaders) in developing their leadership capacity in leading the data driven cycle.Member of the School Improvement Team (SIT), Teaching & Learning Team, and Curriculum & Learning Team (CLT).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.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 and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.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.Application requirements:Please include a cover letter and CV with 3 current professional referees as part of the attached resume.Your Selection Criteria should contain no more than 6 pages.
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