Visiting Teacher - Hearing - Goulburn Shepparton Area (20005748)Job posted: 16/09/2024
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 25/10/2024 - 30/06/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1436949
Closes: 03/10/2024
Classification: Classroom Teacher Range 2
Contact: Rose Truman | 0477 746 954
Role ContextThe Visiting Teacher Service provides leadership for teachers and schools in the provision of effective curriculum and pedagogy to support student engagement, access and inclusion for students with disability or impairment in the areas of physical disability, health impairment, vision impairment and hearing impairment.
The role of the Visiting Teacher is to assist schools to develop and implement appropriate educational programs, adjustments and support for referred students. Visiting teachers liaise with referred schools and students to assist in implementing inclusive practices. A component of the role could include service delivery via tele-practice.
ResponsibilitiesBuilding the capacity of school leaders and teachers to implement inclusive practices including the adjustment of curriculum / learning programs to meet the diverse needs of learners in their schools.Providing specialist advice and support to school staff to support the teaching of students with physical disability, health impairment, vision impairment, hearing impairment.Assisting schools in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of curriculum to ensure full access and inclusion for students with physical disability and/or health impairment, hearing impairment, vision impairment.The promotion of effective specific teaching and learning practices and skills to bring about sustained change in classroom practice.Assisting the class teacher to modify curriculum and physical environment where required.The use of innovative technologies in program delivery to improve access and inclusion to the curriculum for eligible students. This will include the delivery of visiting teacher intervention strategies via tele-practice, where relevant.Providing educational services to students from pre-school transition to VCE.Working collaboratively with key regional personnel to ensure a coordinated approach to promoting access and inclusion related initiatives, liaising with relevant personnel within the region and participating in other related projects.The provision of case support and assistance to other visiting teachers and regional staff in the area of physical disability, health impairment, vision impairment, hearing impairment.Undertake other duties related to supporting students with disabilities and impairments, as requested by the Manager, in response to changing priorities or new initiatives.Who May ApplyTeachers with Special Education Qualifications - Deaf or hard of hearing.Teachers currently registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (including current police record check) with a recognised special education qualification.Preference will be given to applicants who have an approved special education qualification - Deaf or hard of hearing.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 at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx.ContactTo apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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