Learning Specialist - Melbourne, United States - Schools (Government)

Description

Role

Learning Specialists will be highly skilled classroom practitioners who continue to spend the majority of their time in classrooms, supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. They 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.

In recognition of the importance of exemplary teaching practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the Learning Specialist may include but are not limited to:

At Altona College, Learning Specialists will:

Time release will be negotiated subject to FTE, timetable constraints and AIP demands.

Time release will be individualised for each learning specialist role in the school

A minimum of FTE (pro rata) will apply for each Learning Specialist

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:

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:

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

Altona College is a unique P – 12 community sitting within the established bayside suburb of Altona. The Altona Early Years hub sits onsite, providing direct pathways and a structured transition from kindergarten into the primary years.

The college is a vibrant, growing community of learners. Strong relationships are fostered with our families to ensure an ongoing and successful partnership. The primary school years are positive and challenging as the children develop confidence about themselves as learners and in their interactions with others. A seamless transition occurs from primary to secondary education where high expectations are set for learning and future pathways are explored and planned as the students enter the later years. A partnership with the WYNBay LLEN network enables students' access to a broad range of VET programs, with our young adults having access to VCAL and VCE.

The college enrolment is approximately 675 in 2023, from Prep to Year 12, with substantial increases expected each subsequent year. A planned capital works program will continue, extending specialist facilities over the coming year guaranteeing our learning environments continue to provide for a 21st century education.

We know from research according to Professor John Hattie 2016 that the biggest factor in determining student learning is the quality of teaching in classrooms. Our teachers are learners too, they work together in professional learning teams to analyse and discuss student data ensuring learning programs are targeted to individual needs. Our college is committed to the state-wide Professional Learning Communities initiative setting a firm foundation for our future. We aim for excellence and commit to improving the learning outcomes for every individual. Technology is an integral part of our teaching and learning programs across the college.

Our values reflect our growing community and vision for the future:

Innovation, Respect, Integrity.

These key values underpin our school wide positive behaviour program and are forefront in our vision, future planning and practices. We will continue to focus on specific skills that assist students to strengthen their relationships, build positive emotions, enhance personal resilience and demonstrate curiosity, creativity and confidence.

Altona College is committed to a culture of success where all learners experience growth. We have high expectations of ourselves and know that the challenges associated with learning provide opportunities for personal and academic development. We strive for excellence in education and ensure that students are the agents of their own learning. In valuing innovation, respect and integrity, we seek to provide opportunities for our students to be resilient and future-focused learners. As educators, we are curious as to our effect on student learning and engage in continuous and collective evaluation of this impact.

Our college is committed to child safe practices.

We are seeking dedicated and innovative staff to share and develop our vision within our unique community.

Julie Krause (Principal)