Learning Specialist Building Practice Excellence Specialist SettingDepartment of Education VIC–Maryborough VIC10 days ago, fromDepartment of Education & Training VictoriaMaryborough Education Centre is a school where the children and the youth of this community can learn and grow in a supportive, respectful and inclusive environment, where everyone is on a strong learning journey, and where positive and supportive relationships form the basis of all our work.We consistently empower students to strive for challenging aspirations.Students are supported in following their interests and passions through multiple pathways that will successfully lead to positive outcomes in further education, training or employment.The school has a key role in supporting, and working with the wider community in meeting the challenges faced by Maryborough and district.We have a commitment to Collective Impact and the empowerment of the community to re-define its destiny in a positive way.Vision ¿ to be an inclusive connected flourishing learning community.Our school values have been developed in consultation with the whole community.They are:AspirationKindnessRespectSocial ¿ community and demographicsOn a single site the school comprises facilities for primary, secondary and special needs educationThe school is highly integrated with a common set of values and behavioural and learning expectations for allOverall enrolment numbers are reflecting the demographics of the Maryborough communityStrong and supportive School Council and parent involvement is encouraged.Committed Student Representative Council and a strong student leadership structureEnthusiastic, professional staff team consisting of 76 effective full-time teachers and 41.37 school support staff.Productive partnerships with Central Goldfields Council through the Go Goldfields initiative, University of Melbourne Network of Schools, Central Goldfields Linking Learning Project, service clubs and community groups, Goldfields Schools Network, and Goldfields Business GroupThe school has a School Family Orientation of .6856EducationalProvision of a vibrant and productive education, Foundation to 12 and Specialist Education.Implementation of Professional Learning Teams to enhance staff effectiveness in best meeting the learning needs of all studentsVCE, VET and VCAL coursesTrade Training CentreExcellent further education pathways established and successful tertiary placements for students.Many enhancement and enrichment opportunities for students such as art, music, instrumental music, musical productions, competitions, after-school activities, and sporting activities.TechnologicalBringYour Own Device computer provision is being phased in from 2015Provision of computer suites and notebook trolleys are established throughout the school.Internet and intranet use is supportedData projectors in all learning areasEnvironmental ¿ grounds and facilitiesClassrooms modern and are traditional in their layoutGrounds improvements have included the construction of a new oval, primary playspace, Centre Heart development and extensive landscaping in recent years.Additional playground equipment, landscaping and outdoor enhancements are planned forwww.maryborougheducationcentre.vic.edu.au/Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum.Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum, and implement school priorities.SC2 Demonstrated expertise in the implementation and modelling of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs.Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growthSC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to model the monitoring and assessment of student learning.Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.Demonstrated ability to support others to reflect on their practice and facilitate school-based professional learning.RoleLearning Specialists will be highly skilled classroom practitioners who continue to spend the majority of their time in the classroom delivering high-quality teaching and learning and 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.The role of the Learning Specialist will be to model excellence in teaching and learning through demonstration lessons and, mentoring and coaching teachers in improving the skill, knowledge and effectiveness of the teaching workforce.The Learning Specialist role is aimed at building excellence in teaching and learning within the Teaching Service.ResponsibilitiesIn 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:Demonstrating high-level expertise in teaching and learning practiceModelling exemplary classroom practice including through teaching demonstration lessonsWorking with the school leadership team to develop a shared view of highly effective teacher practiceLeading and modelling the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and deliveryPlaying a key role in the provision of professional learning, including through developing processes and protocols for observation and feedback of teacher practice and peer collaborationModelling effective learning practice and supporting teachers to seek, analyse and act on feedback and on their practiceProviding evidence-based feedback to teaching staff to inform their effectiveness and developmentProviding expert advice about the context, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learningSupervising and training one or more student teachers and mentoring and/or coaching teachersModelling exemplary use of student data to inform teaching approachesDeveloping and promoting school-wide professional learning structures, processes and protocols through Professional Learning CommunitiesModelling exemplary professional learning practice included through seeking feedback from other teachers and leaders on their own classroom practice as part of critical reflection and inquiry to improve practiceWho May ApplyTeachers 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 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.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 (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******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.All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policyDE ValuesThe department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.The department'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 department values is available at:https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overviewOther InformationAll 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.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspxVIT LANTITETo 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.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 .#J-18808-Ljbffr