Teacher Librarian

Location: Geelong

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1452980

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1 Demonstrated appropriate Library qualifications, experience and proficiency in the use of library and office systems, software and technical equipment and an ability to work in a flexible and contemporary learning resource centre.

SC2 Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, library procedures, including circulation, cataloguing, stock maintenance and information access extending to facilitating.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to work with, and inspire, students and teachers and be able to engage with contemporary learning resources, technologies and ideas.

SC4 Demonstrated experience with, and awareness of, current trends and thinking about literacy and reading; contemporary learning resource centres and the use of resources to support quality learning and teaching.

SC5 Demonstrated awareness of current trends in library and learning resource management and the capacity to show initiative in the provision and promotion of services relevant to a contemporary learning resource centre that supports quality learning and teaching.

SC6 Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian curriculum 2.0, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs and 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.

SC7 Demonstrated 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 and engagement with the Library and its programs.

**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 focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.
- Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:

- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.

Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.

**Responsibilities**:
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited t