Department of Education Victoria – Lismore VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Lismore Primary School is a small, co-educational primary school located in Lismore, Victoria approximately 75 kilometres from Ballarat, 100 kilometres from Geelong and 100 kilometres from Warrnambool.
Our vision is to develop well-rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. Through the implementation of high-impact, evidence-based teaching and learning programs and practices, we strive to develop our students¿ social, emotional and academic capabilities and skills. We are also committed to providing a welcoming, happy, safe and supportive environment in which everyone is included and all achievements are celebrated.
Lismore Primary School¿s motto is `Our Best Always¿, and our four core values are:
¿Respect: We show care, trust, concern and tolerance for ourselves, others and the setting.
¿Responsibility: We accept personal responsibility for our words, actions and learning.
¿Persistence: We keep trying, even when things are difficult, and bounce back when things don't go right.
¿Excellence: We set high goals and strive for our personal best.
Lismore Primary School has a current enrolment of 23 students split across two classrooms: a Foundation to Grade 2 class and a Grade 3 to 6 class.Specialist classes are provided in The Arts, Auslan, PE and Library.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to evidence-based teaching and learning practices,



aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0. Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering explicit, systematic and responsive instruction, including the use of modelling, guided practice, checks for understanding, and purposeful review to support the learning growth of all students.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Role

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The 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 in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Classroom teacher Range 2

Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1

The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with s

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