Learning Specialist - Director of Science In conjunction with the School Leadership Team lead the College in achieving targets set out in the current School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan. Articulate to all members of the school community how the College successfully implements the DET Framework for Improving Student Outcomes. Lead the implementation of the HCSC Teaching and Learning Framework, focusing on embedding the GANAG Common Instructional Model across the College and incorporate the use of the High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS). Lead teaching and learning practices focusing on the implementation of Collaborative Learning activities for students. · To take a proactive approach in the monitoring and enforcement of the Student Engagement Policy. · To provide support and professional assistance to teachers with respect to classroom management within the context of our Student Engagement Policy. · To develop an understanding, through classroom observations and consultation with other teachers, of the most effective teaching practices in the College for improving student outcomes and facilitate sharing of these practices amongst staff. · To support all staff within a Performance and Development Team to implement the GANAG Common Instructional Model and undertake regular classroom visits and feedback opportunities to support the implementation. (4 x 20 minute classroom visits/10 day cycle = 2 periods/cycle within time allowance) · Inspire students and staff to develop a passion for learning as well as demonstrate and promote the notion of a growth mindset. Position Specific: Develop and maintain a professional coaching relationship with all members of the Science faculty Undertake regular Professional Learning Walks in order to observe, monitor, mentor/coach and provide focused feedback regarding teacher delivery of the Science Curriculum across Year 7 ¿ 12 (8 x 20 minute classroom visits/10 day cycle = 4 periods/cycle within time allowance). Act as the Chairperson for all Science KLA meetings and ensure that agendas and minutes of meetings are published. Represent the Science KLA at the College Curriculum Committee meetings. Manage and maintain the Science KLA budget, oversee the Science Centre and direct the work of the two Lab assistants. Model teaching approaches to enhance a teacher¿s repertoire of effective teaching practices that will motivate students in their learning. Actively seek information on a variety of pedagogical approaches and provide the Science staff with professional development opportunities that will encourage use of these approaches in the classroom. (ie. Marzano ¿ `Classroom Instruction that Works¿) Ensure appropriate curriculum documentation is created, maintained and reviewed for all Science courses for Years 7 to 12 including the use of Yearly Planners, Unit/Topic outlines and the use of Skills Ladders. Assist teachers to effectively analyse student data and use it to plan their teaching and support students in their learning. To work in partnership with the Literacy Intervention Coordinator on a `whole school¿ approach to Literacy across the College. To work in partnership with the Numeracy Intervention Coordinator on a `whole school¿ approach to Numeracy across the College. To ensure the embedding of differentiation into the Science teaching program. To work in partnership with the Behaviour Management Coach to ensure that staff are consistently applying the Student Engagement Policy in Science classes. To ensure staff are effectively utilising technology to engage their students. To work in partnership with the College Teaching and Learning coaches to ensure the KLA works through PLC cycles across each semester. Other Duties Attend and participate in Leading Teacher/Learning Specialist meetings Represent the College at community events as requested such as the College End of Year Awards Night, Mid Year Honours Evenings and Course Selection Expos. To act as a reviewer for the management of staff Annual Performance Plans Deputise for a member of the Principal Class Team when required. Other duties as designated by the Principal where necessary. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. Sign in to start saving jobs in your profile. Don't have a Jora account? Register with: Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs? #J-18808-Ljbffr