SC1Demonstrated 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.

SC2Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3Demonstrated 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.

SC4Demonstrated 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.

SC5Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in qualified learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Role

The Literacy Intervention Coachis a teaching role within the DI & LD Team. This role targets students with underdeveloped foundational literacy skills in recognition that, without significant support in the form of targeted intervention using evidence-based instructional practices, students are at risk of continuing or widening gaps in achievement. The primary focus of the role is to provide individualised, intensive evidenced-based literacy intervention (such as MacqLit) during very small group or 1-1 sessions with students.



They also prepare highly customised Tier 3 student-specific literacy resources for students requiring extensive curriculum adjustments.

The Literacy Intervention Coachworks in close collaboration with the Assistant Principal DI&LD; to foster an environment where students feel safer to advocate for their needs, more supported and have a stronger sense of belonging at our school. A core aspect of the role is supporting implementation of Disability Inclusion to strengthen the identification of student's strengths, needs, and educational adjustments to support inclusive education across our school context.

Experience in working with young people with disability and/or neuro-diverse learners is essential.

There is no classroom teaching load associated with this role.

Responsibilities

Specific work activities include:

- Working as part of an effective DI & LD Team, under the direction of the Assistant Principal - Disability Inclusion & Learning Diversity.
- Implementation of Literacy Intervention Program (MacqLit), balancing an awareness of school context, student voice and agency and program fidelity.
- Contribution to data-driven decision-making including screening, diagnostic assessments, and progress monitoring to guide instructional adjustments to ensure interventions are both effective and contribute to literacy IEP goals.




- Developing student capacity and agency to access strategies and technology `tools or programs that support literacy skill development.
- Preparation of student-specific literacy resources for students requiring extensive curriculum adjustments.
- Maintain teaching expertise and knowledge of evidence-based, effective teaching practices to improve student achievement with a focus on literacy.
- To share examples of best practice in implementing evidence-based intervention strategies to foster engagement for students with learning disabilities.
- Work in an informed way, implementing specialist recommendations (for example, OT and speech language pathologists) to coordinate services which improve students learning.
- To attend scheduled meetings of the Disability Inclusion & Learning Diversity Team, including morning briefing and end of day staff check-ins.
- Collaboration with Student Support Aides in neuro-affirming best practice that align with team priorities and individual student needs to improve student outcomes.
- Assisting students with an acute understanding of the functional domains of the Disability Inclusion Profile with guidance from Student Profiles, IEPs and other school documentation such as Behaviour Support Plans.
- To undertake relevant professional learning and participate in the Performance Development Plan (PDP) process.
- To perform other duties as required by the Principal, Business Manager or Assistant Principal - Disability Inclusion & Learning Diversity.

Who May Apply

Teachers 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.

Diversity and Inclusi

📌 Literacy Intervention (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne