Learning Specialist

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Florida, United States Schools (Government) Full time

Role

The Learning Specialist will be a highly skilled classroom practitioner who continues to spend the majority of their time in the classroom delivering high-quality teaching and learning. They will 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.

Responsibilities

School Improvement

  • Collaborate with the Executive team to set School Strategic Plan (SSP) and Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) Targets.
  • Support the implementation of major curriculum initiatives that are supported by data analysis to drive literacy and numeracy improvement in the sector.
  • Support the implementation of major wellbeing initiatives, such as Social, Emotional and Behavioural Support (SEBS), that are supported by data analysis.
  • Lead the implementation of the Brookside Instructional Model and FISO Inquiry Cycle, setting goals, sourcing reading, organising professional development, and developing timelines.
  • Support Staff Wellbeing.
  • Design and deliver professional learning opportunities identified as a priority and that are aligned to the AIP.
  • Support in the development of goals and evidence in the Performance and Development (P&D) process for selected members of staff.
  • Support processes to promote reflective practice and professional growth, including coaching, learning walks, peer observations, shadowing, mentoring, etc.
  • Support a strong school and home learning relationship through strengthening engagement with parents.

Teaching and Learning

  • Curriculum Transition (aligning curriculum initiatives from early to middle to secondary).
  • Lead Transition (Kinder/Prep, Year 6/7, etc.), developing programs and assisting in communicating with relevant stakeholders, including supporting the Assistant Principal in visiting feeder kindergartens/schools to provide information.
  • Support in the development and review of all major scope and sequence documents.
  • Lead team planning sessions, as well as set and monitor planning expectations to ensure the development of a guaranteed and viable curriculum in line with the Victorian Curriculum, including embedding Essential Understandings and learning progressions into unit and weekly planning, using the BIM and FISO Inquiry Cycle to drive teaching and assessment.
  • Monitor assessment schedules and maintain focus, using the Seesaw platform to provide ongoing timely and effective feedback to students.
  • Demonstrate a high-level expertise in teaching and learning practice, modelling exemplary classroom practice, including the use of Literacy/Numeracy tools and high-impact teaching and wellbeing strategies to enhance classroom practice.
  • Effective monitoring and analysis of college data (Tier 1, 2 & 3) to inform teaching and learning with a focus on growth and improvement in student outcomes.
  • Ensure an evidenced-based approach to planning and differentiation that caters for every student's educational needs - identification of students working above and below to form intervention and extension. Levelled Literacy Intervention.
  • Provide professional learning and collegiate support to build staff capacity by attending Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), visiting classrooms, conducting observations, mentoring, modelling, coaching, and effective feedback in 1:1 and group situations.
  • Support staff in the reporting process, PD on report comments, drafting, and expectations.
  • Support the development of school documentation, including the Staff Handbook and Parent & Volunteers Handbook.
  • Induct new staff members regarding curriculum, learning, wellbeing, and management expectations in the sector.

Management & Administration

  • Organise and chair various meetings, including PLCs, Curriculum Leaders Meetings, Staff Forums, etc.
  • Liaise with the leadership team to establish a Professional Development & Meeting Calendar.
  • Oversee and support Year Level Leaders (YLLs) - expectations, support, goal setting, and mentoring, and maintain a presence in the sector.
  • Support the implementation of positive behaviour strategies and orderly learning environment expectations.
  • Support high-level student/parent issues.
  • Source and monitor resources to support the implementation of high-quality learning programs.
  • Manage OneDrive resources.
  • Oversee Year Level booklists.
  • Support and oversee events, camps, excursions, assemblies, etc.
  • Support the organisation of Step Up Days, Meet the Teacher, etc.
  • Manage Year Level budgets to meet the needs of teachers and students.
  • Regularly organise newsletter items.
  • Support the end-of-year process, including the formation of new classes, organisation of Step Up, Meet the Teacher, etc.
  • Develop end-of-year programs.
  • Develop and support the implementation of the Start Up Program.

Who May Apply

Teachers 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 Commitment

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, 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.


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