English Classroom Teacher TERM 4 2023 - Melbourne, United States - Schools (Government)

Description

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.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
- 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 structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.

Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.

Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.

Responsibilities

The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:

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.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: or email on:

Child Safe Standards

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:

DE Values

The Department's employees commit to upholding DE's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE'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 DE values is available at:

Conditions of Employment

VIT LANTITE

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.

Location Profile

Noble Park Secondary College is a multicultural school with students speaking 46 languages and has an SFO of .7788.

Noble Park Secondary College is in our second year of a new strategic plan. Our SSP Student Achievement Goal is to achieve continuous improvement in the learning growth of each student. Our Student Engagement Focus is to improve engagement through increased authentic student agency in their learning. Our Student Wellbeing Goal is to develop resilient, self-confident aspirational learners.

Our spaces reinforce our pedagogical vision of a combination of collaborative and explicit teaching. Our landscaped environment provides a backdrop for our Year 8 students to have a positive learning experience.

Our Year 7/8 Centre has a combination of learning spaces which provides for both explicit and open (combined) teaching practises. The focus is on collaborative planning to ensure that all staff can understand the level of each student, sharing this information with the students/parents. The emphasis is also upon student feedback and voice, in ensuring that the student achievement level is enhanced.

All students at the College have their own personal device to ensure that they have access to the required use of technology necessary for 21st Century learning. These learning technologies enhance personalised individual learning tasks, assessment practices as well as increasing collaboration between students, teachers and parents. We have introduced Edrolo as part of our technology foci at the Senior School.

Students in Years 7 to 10 study subjects representing the key learning areas, with electives available for Years 9 and 10. VCE/VM/VPC/VET units are available for Years 10 to 12. We are an accredited school for International students with strong International program.

Student learning is maximized through extra-curricular activities in the areas of self-confidence, social skills, participation and leadership through programs such as Peer Support, Year 11 Formal and Year 12 Valedictory celebrations, outdoor education camps, year level camps and multicultural concert. In addition, the College has an established cultural exchange program with its sister school in Japan, Shinminato Senior High.

Our management structure is student centred with an emphasis on support, safety and security.

Attendance is checked each lesson with parents notified by SMS.

School Council endorses the wearing of compulsory school uniform.

We continue to celebrate our traditional values and look forward to our exciting future to cater for the diverse needs of our students.

Context

Noble Park Secondary College is a Year 7-12 co-educational College which embraces the traditional values of:

Our curriculum focuses upon value added growth in all Curriculum Areas with an emphasis upon understanding individual student achievement through a variety of assessment processes.

The College offers VCE, VCAL and VET subjects for senior students and a strong careers/pathways program. The College is proud of the connectedness of the students to the College which is enhanced through an extensive co-curriculum program and the strong relationship between staff and students.

Purpose

At Noble Park Secondary College our purpose is to provide a nurturing, supportive and safe learning environment of all members of our community where;

Every Teacher:

Every Student:

Key Improvement Strategies

Our current School Strategic Plan focuses on:

Our College has introduced a consistent instructional teaching model. Staff are aligned to the College's vision of this consistent teaching and learning model through professional learning teams demonstrating evidence through their performance development process in a collaborative and professional manner. Through this process staff are committed to meet targets and goals to continually improve student outcomes.