Auslan LOTE Specialist Teacher

Department of Education Victoria – Saint Albans VIC

22h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

St Albans East Primary School is located in the well-established residential suburb of St Albans within the City of Brimbank and serves a culturally rich and diverse community. The school currently has an enrolment of 362 students across 16 classes, with an average class size of 22 students. The school's Student Family Occupation (SFO) index is 0.75, and 84% of students come from Language Backgrounds Other Than English (LBOTE).

The school proudly hosts the Primary Deaf Facility for Melbourne's western suburbs, supporting the specific learning needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. There are currently 9 students enrolled in the facility, supported by two Teachers of the Deaf and an Auslan interpreter. To further promote inclusion and communication, Auslan is taught as the school's Language Other Than English (LOTE).

St Albans East Primary School provides a comprehensive curriculum aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and is continuing to strengthen teaching and learning practices through the implementation of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0.

The school maintains a strong commitment to improving student outcomes in literacy and numeracy, which remain key priorities. School improvement efforts are focused on:

• Building teacher capacity to improve student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy.
• Meeting the individual learning needs of all students through Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Expanding opportunities for digital learning and increasing access to digital technologies.
• Delivering social and emotional learning programs that complement the formal curriculum.
• Implementing innovative approaches to curriculum delivery and student engagement.
• Strengthening partnerships and support for children, families, and the broader community.

A significant milestone for the school has been the completion of a $17 million Capital Works Project, which has transformed the learning environment and enhanced opportunities for students and the wider community. These modern facilities provide exceptional learning environments and position the school strongly to meet the future educational needs of its students and community.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Role

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2.The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.

The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Classroom teacher Range 2
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.

A critical component of this work will…