Learning Specialist 3

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Learning Specialist - Range 3

**Occupation**:Learning specialist

**Location**:Melbourne - Western suburbs

**Reference**:1489816

**Location Profile**:

- Hoppers Crossing Secondary College opened in 1984 and is a single campus, co-educational college with an enrolment of approximately 1,500 students. Situated in an urban growth corridor, approximately 20 minutes west of Melbourne, we welcome students from Years 7 to 12, from Hoppers Crossing and the surrounding district. There are 62 languages spoken at home by our families and this is recognised in our school motto of 'prosperity through diversity¿.
- The College places great importance on developing innovative and challenging educational programs, through which young people recognise the value of growth through learning. Academic rigour is valued at all stages of learning.
- We aim to achieve the extra-ordinary by providing an education which has a focus on developing our students' academic potential. Our classroom focus is on challenge, engagement and achievement, supported by our GANAG instructional model.
- A highly committed staff share in the vision and values of the College and are dedicated to supporting students, throughout all stages of learning. Our values of respect, responsibility, cooperation and a strong work ethic act as a framework to support our students through our agreed expected behaviours. The time and effort teachers put into their classes ensures the best educational outcomes which is reflected in our academic results. The College is very proud of its highest ever ATAR score of 98.90. We have excellent growth in study scores above 40 and consistency in the achievement of high ATAR scores. Over 90% of our Year 12 students progress to tertiary education or training institutes or vocational positions.
- Our students are guided throughout their chosen pathway of VCE, VCE-VM, VPC or VET studies and are prepared for post-secondary options, including tertiary entry and further training or employment.
- A diverse range of innovative educational, co-curricular and enrichment programs are offered across Years 7 to 12. These programs include the Italian Language Immersion Program, Wakakirri Competition, Inter-School Sports, Year 7 and 10 Scholarship Programs, Student Representative Council, Youth Parliament and Work Experience Programs.
- Additionally, Year 11 and 12 Enhancement Studies make it possible to incorporate TAFE certificates and University studies within the VCE program as a result of strong partnerships with a range of tertiary institutions.
- The College prioritises ICT across the curriculum with the inclusion of: media projectors in every classroom, Apple Mac laboratories and a 1:1 Netbook Program. These facilities are aimed toward preparing students with the skills required for them to take their place as 21st century learners and citizens.
- Our College grounds are immaculately presented and maintained, providing our students with a positive learning environment.
- Our students are also able to enjoy upgraded facilities including plexi-paved basketball courts and artificial turf tennis courts, our $2 million state-of-the-art Science Centre and a new Multi Purpose Hall with extendable stage and bleachers seating
- Parental involvement in College operations and the learning process is encouraged as we consider this contribution to have a positive effect on the education of our young people.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to model exemplary teaching practice, including the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum, and implement school priorities.

**SC2** Demonstrated expertise in the implementation and modelling of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth

**SC3** Demonstrated exemplary ability to model the monitoring and assessment of student learning. Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

**SC4** Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

**SC5** Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated ability to support others to reflect on their practice and facilitate school-based professional learning.

**Role**:

- Learning Specialists will be highly skilled classroom practitioners who continue to spend the majority of their time in the classroom delivering high-quality teaching and lea