Visiting Teacher - Generalist - Inner and Outer Gippsland Area, South East Victorian Region (20003038)Job posted: 16/12/2024Classification: Classroom Teacher Range 2Job duration: From 24/02/2025Reference: 1458987Occupation: Education and TrainingSalary Range: Salary not specifiedWork location: MelbourneLocation ProfileThe Department of Education leads the delivery of education and development services to children, young people and adults both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services, non-government schools and training programs.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the department. The department acknowledges and respects Aboriginal cultures, its values and practices, and is committed to take actions to provide support to Aboriginal people employed by the department.Role ContextSchools and Regional Services comprises 17 areas within four regions across the state, as well as 5 central divisions. The responsibilities of Schools and Regional Services include:Service delivery - including performance, contract management, funding delivery and acquittalProgram implementation - including detailed implementation planning and deliveryLocal area engagement, advice, support and partnershipsWorkforce capability development, professional practice leadership and deliveryEmergency management - including critical incident responseSupporting strong regional partnerships with early childhood services, schools and other education providers to deliver high-quality services and outcomes with a 0-18 focus.Selection CriteriaSubstantial experience in teaching students with additional learning or wellbeing needs in a relevant setting and preferably experience working with schools in the area of inclusive practices.Demonstrated capacity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.Demonstrated ability to design, deliver or broker professional learning for teachers and other relevant professionals, on relevant topics such as physical disabilities, health impairments, additional learning needs.Demonstrated excellent teaching and learning skills, and substantial experience to promote full access and inclusion for students with a physical disability, autism, health impairment, vision impairment and/or hearing impairment.Demonstrated high level communication skills, networking and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people in the education community and agencies on complex matters.RoleTo support the implementation of Disability Inclusion, the Visiting Teacher Service provides leadership and capability building for teachers and schools in the provision of effective curriculum and pedagogy to support student engagement, access and inclusion for students with a physical disability, health impairment, hearing impairment, vision impairment, autism, complex behaviour and/or learning difficulties.The Visiting Teacher assists schools and school staff to understand both the functional needs of students and the development and implementation of inclusive practices. This may include, but not be limited to, the development of appropriate educational programs, modifications, reasonable adjustments and collective and individualised supports for students with a disability or impairment.ResponsibilitiesVisiting teachers undertake a variety of roles and responsibilities that may include (but are not limited to):Providing specialist advice and support to schools in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of curriculum to ensure full access and inclusion for students with a physical disability, health impairment, hearing impairment, vision impairment, autism, complex behaviour and/or learning difficulties.Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to promoting access and inclusion related initiatives, liaising with relevant personnel within the region and participating in other related projects.The use of innovative technologies in program delivery to improve access and inclusion to the curriculum for eligible students.Who May ApplyTeachers with Special Education Qualifications.Teachers currently fully registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (including current police record check) with a recognised special education qualification or demonstrated experience in teaching students with a disability and/or impairment.Teachers who do not have an approved special education qualification but do have current full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching may apply.Preference will be given to applicants who have an approved special education qualification.Job share applicants will be considered.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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.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.Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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