The role of a Numeracy Teacher involves delivering an engaging and effective instructional program in accordance with the VCAA senior school curriculum.
Key responsibilities include planning, preparation, and teaching programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
All teachers are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs and consistently implementing restorative practices to education.
This includes developing and leading flexible, innovative, and hands-on applied learning delivery to meet both cognitive and social-emotional needs of students.
Teachers will use student data to inform teaching approaches which enable differentiated individualised teaching and learning to improve student engagement and outcomes.
* Provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment for students that encourages participation, engagement, and addresses disruptive behaviors
* Facilitate restorative practices with students and staff including affective statements/questions, circle structures, formal conferencing, and reintegration of identified students following behavior incidents
* Keep accurate attendance and assessment records for all students throughout the year and respond internally to communications in a timely manner
* Develop teaching and learning activities that are engaging for diverse range of learning styles and incorporate differentiated strategies to meet specific learning needs of students
* Facilitate nationally consistent collection of data on school students with disability (NCCD) data collation and record keeping as required
* Participate in professional development opportunities to keep abreast of industry changes, broaden knowledge, and improve practice
* Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' academic and behavioral progress
* Participate in meetings/networks (internal and external) as required
Curriculum Development, Delivery, and Assessment
* In consultation with the Curriculum Leader, develop and deliver engaging quality applied learning senior school curriculum that meets VCAA study design requirements and is inclusive of unit planners, lesson plans, and assessments
* Apply adjustments that promote engagement, build rapport, and develop social-emotional competencies
* Monitor the progress of students, provide mid/end-of-year reporting within nominated timeframes, and flag when there is a concern regarding the wellbeing of a student
* Supply volunteers or education support staff with an outline of the curriculum for the day
* Participate and provide required documentation for the VCAA Quality Assurance process within designated timelines
Professional Standards
* Maintain VIT registration by actively seeking, undertaking, and documenting professional learning activities
* Understand and apply key principles and requirements as outlined in policies and VIT Code of Conduct
* Demonstrate professional standards as per The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
* Contribute to a culture of continuous review, improvement of student learning outcomes, and achievement aligned to strategic plan outcomes
* Maintain high level of interpersonal communication skills at all times actively demonstrating courtesy, tolerance, and professionalism in all interactions