State Government of Victoria, Australia - Classroom Teacher - Special Education - Ascot Vale

Classroom Teacher - Special Education - Ascot Vale (Melbourne)

Job posted:
08/01/2025

Job type:
Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 23/01/2026

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Education and Training

Reference:
1461370

Closes:
21/01/2025

Ascot Vale Heights School is a state government F-12 school that caters for students with mild intellectual disabilities.
We are deeply passionate about preparing young people to reach their full potential and become active and engaged global learners.
AVHS provides evidence-based learning that maximises the independence of each person in an innovative and engaging inclusive learning environment.
It is located in the Travancore Estate of Ascot Vale.

The school offers excellent programs to promote the learning and independence skills of all students.
Specialist classes include Physical Education, Music, Art, and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen and Garden Program.

SC1 Demonstrated high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
Demonstrated high level of ability to respond to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated high level of ability to plan for and implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3 Demonstrated high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning.
Demonstrated high level of ability to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated high level of ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
Demonstrated high level of ability to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

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.

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

• Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
• Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
• Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
• Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.
  

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.

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
  
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
  
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
  

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.

To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.