Job Title: Educational Professional
Description:
The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on planning, preparation, and teaching programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The role involves 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.
Responsibilities
* Teaching and Learning: Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs, using effective pedagogical practices to promote academic excellence.
* Curriculum Development: Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement curriculum programs that align with state-wide priorities and the school's strategic plan.
* Student Management: Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and peers, maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes social-emotional growth and well-being.
* Professional Growth: Engage in ongoing professional learning, reflecting on practice to improve teaching effectiveness and contribute to the development of staff expertise.
Selection Criteria
* Knowledge and Pedagogy: Demonstrate deep understanding of relevant curriculum content, incorporating best practices in literacy and numeracy instruction.
* Teaching Strategies: Apply high-impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, to drive student growth and achievement.
* Assessment and Feedback: Use data to inform teaching practice, providing constructive feedback to students and parents to support their learning journey.
* Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader community, promoting student engagement and agency.
* Department Values: Embody the Department's values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights, ensuring a culture of professionalism and respect within the school community.
Benefits:
* Collaborative work environment fostering professional growth and development.
* Ongoing support for new entrants to the teaching profession through structured mentoring and guidance.
* Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in middle years education.