Department of Education Victoria – Vermont South VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Vermont South Special School is a centre of excellence located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school is a primary specialist setting for students with an intellectual disability (Full Scale IQ between 50
- 70) with many students also exhibiting other diagnosed disabilities and medical conditions. Our students come from seven local government areas and are transported to school by bus. Our vision at Vermont South Special School is to empower students to reach their personal best and it is our mission to provide students with the best possible foundation in life through a well‑rounded education. Our core values are learning, respect, responsibility, and resilience. The school currently has an enrolment of 145 students. The school had 69 staff members consisting of 2 Principal class, 28 teachers (FTE 23.48) and 39 Educational Support Staff (FTE 30.22). At Vermont South Special School, students learn in a calm, supportive and inclusive setting. We follow the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and use an evidence‑based teaching model, where students are guided through the learning process. Students are provided with explicit instruction and opportunities to work both collaboratively and independently. Our students learn best through visuals, hands on materials and specific feedback. Students¿ interests are incorporated in their learning, and they are encouraged to reflect on and articulate their thinking. All students have an Individual Education Plan. Interactive goals enable students to track their progress and feel a sense of empowerment and achievement.



Literacy and numeracy skills are a priority and are developed through targeted small group teaching at each student¿s point of need. Students also enjoy a range of specialist subjects; Science, Library, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education and the Healthy Kitchen Garden Program. Our occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech pathologists, nurses and 4 Wellbeing Support staff also supported students¿ additional needs. At VSSS we take every opportunity to celebrate and foster a love of learning.

Selection Criteria

SC1 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. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth

SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to model the monitoring and assessment of student learning. Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.





SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated ability to support others to reflect on their practice and facilitate school-based professional learning.

Role

Learning 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. Learning Specialists are expected to have deep knowledge and expertise in high quality teaching and learning in delivering improved achievement, engagement and wellbeing for students. The role of the Learning Specialist will be to model excellence in teaching and learning through demonstration lessons and, mentoring and coaching teachers in improving the skill, knowledge and effectiveness of the teaching workforce.

The Learning Specialist role is aimed at building excellence in teaching and learning within the Teaching Service.

Responsibilities

In 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

📌 Learning Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne