Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Learning Specialist - Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: 1517487
Context
The Disability Inclusion reform agenda announced in the 2020/21 State Budget will invest more than $1.5 billion into the Victorian Education system over four years. This investment will support the Department of Education (the Department) to further improve outcomes for schools and students with disability and diverse learning needs. A key initiative under the reform is the Inclusion Outreach Coaching initiative, which supports schools to implement inclusive practices, guided by Inclusion Outreach Coaches (Learning Specialists).
Classification
Teacher Class (Learning Specialist) - Range 3
The successful applicant will be a highly skilled classroom practitioner who continues to spend the majority of their time in schools and classrooms 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 Specialist class employees 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.
For more information on the responsibilities of a Learning Specialist Range 3 employee, please visit:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/industrial-agreements/resources
Inclusion Outreach Coaches are based in specialist schools and partner with mainstream schools for defined periods, to provide coaching support to school leadership and staff aimed at strengthening inclusive practices. Coaches partner with the schools to increase their capability to implement preventative, evidence-based strategies that benefit all students. Together, the coach and school use data to identify a goal to work towards and plan and monitor for improvement and sustainability. Coaches collaborate with Departmental regional team members in a team-based response to the identified need. There is an emphasis on Tier 1 preventative, system change practices. Coaches do not work directly with students or provide individual student support. Coaches will undertake training to support schools in data-based decision making and using a Multi-tiered System of Supports. Coaches use a hybrid delivery model, so travel will be required.
Additional Area Responsibilities
Operating in collaboration with the Department's Area teams, this role will also have the following Area responsibilities:
Required
Applicants must:
Desirable
Other Relevant Information
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
Kalianna is proud of it's distinguished academic programs. The school, operating with pride since 1963, has recently concluded an 8-year rebuild, transitioning into modernised buildings that significantly enhance instruction in classrooms and other learning spaces.
We are aspiring to be world leading in research driven education, wellbeing practices and innovative technology.
At the core of Kalianna School is its guiding principle, "Unite and Inspire," alongside its foundational values of Creativity, Inclusivity, and Positivity. These values are the benchmarks for all actions within our school community.
We aim to create a welcoming environment that promotes shared learning and nurtures a caring atmosphere. Our goal is to develop confident, creative, and resilient learners determined to achieve their best.
Kalianna School places a high priority on meeting the comprehensive needs of its students, encompassing social, emotional, academic, physical, sensory, and personal care aspects. It is a place where diversity in abilities and cultural, racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds is respected, always striving to cater to the diverse needs of our community.
Our mission is to inspire students to achieve their fullest potential through:
A research-based English program.
A research-based Mathematics program.
Establishing a core knowledge base of academic and social competencies rooted in our fundamental values of positivity, creativity, and inclusivity.
Holding high expectations for all students to reach their personal best in social, academic, physical, and emotional aspects.
Fostering a culture of learning enriched by positive relationships among students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
Encouraging responsibility for self-motivated, lifelong learning.
Creating a positive, caring, stimulating, and joyful learning environment that upholds high standards of achievement and behaviour.
Kalianna School acknowledges the vital role that all members of the school community play in embodying the school's expectations and values.
The well-being of students, staff, and parents is a fundamental aspect of our approach, highlighting our belief in the significance of each individual and their contributions.
Our whole school planning approach is inclusive, often extending to include contributions from educational experts outside the immediate school community.