Department of Education Victoria – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

22h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Remuneration $79,589 - $91,056 with no attendance required during all school holidays.

Located in Melbourne's western suburbs,Sunshine Special Developmental School (SDS)provides a unique and innovative learning environment for students aged5-18 yearswithmoderate to severe intellectual disabilities. As aP-12 school, Sunshine SDS is structured around a Primary and Secondary Learning Centre model that supports continuity of learning and development.

Our school community is culturally rich and diverse. We have a strong Vietnamese community and continue to welcome an increasing number of Burmese and African families into our learning environment.

Sunshine SDS has an enrolment of200 studentsand a dedicated staff team comprising:

- 28 Teachers
- 53 Education Support Staff

Teaching and Learning

Our programs are tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. Learning isstudent¿centred, withIndividual Education Plans (IEPs)developed in partnership with families. Teaching is guided by data to identify priority learning goals and monitor progress.

Learning is aligned to theVictorian Curriculum, with a robust focus on:

- Communication
- Mathematics
- Personal and Social Capability

Students engage in a range of hands on, meaningful learning experiences, includingplay based learning,enrichment programs, andIntensive Interaction. Specialist programs further enhance engagement and skill development, including:

- Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Learn to Play
- Bike Education
- Physical Education
- Cooking
- Respectful Relationships

Wellbeing and Allied Health





Our Wellbeing and Allied Health team plays a vital role in supporting students and staff. Sunshine SDS is a School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPBS) school with a team of Behaviour Support Coaches in classrooms building staff capacity and student behaviours.

- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapist
- Behaviour Support Team
- Allied Health Assistants

Additional support for students and families is provided by our:

- African Cultural Worker
- NDIS Navigator
- School Nurse

Together, these teams work collaboratively to ensure every student is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Sunshine SDS promotes and upholds our vision of Excellence in education for every
student, every day without exception.

LEARNING COLLABORATION RESPECT COURAGE PERSISTENCE

Selection Criteria

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 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 priorit

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