Performing Arts

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 25/01/2028

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1442337

**Location Profile**:
Naranga is a school in Frankston for students aged 5 to 18 who have a mild intellectual disability. Our motto is ¿Learning for Life¿, and we aim to prepare each student to be an active contributor within the community. We provide an engaging and comprehensive developmental curriculum that ensures each student will achieve personal success and achieve progress within a supportive environment. Programs are innovative and accommodate the individual learning styles and needs of students. Integrated and holistic learning opportunities are developed so that students acquire knowledge and experience within engaging activities. Classes range in size from 6 to 14 students, reflecting the individual needs of students and their capacity for independence.

An Individual Education Plan is developed for each student
- in consultation with families and carers. The Victorian Curriculum is delivered within a framework of whole-school expectations. Students in their final two years of schoolwork towards transitioning into post school options. Senior students also have the opportunity to participate in select TAFE courses and also SBATS.

The learning journey at Naranga is supported by School-Wide Positive Behaviour Supports and Restorative Practices, which are incorporated into daily school life. Students¿ achievements are regularly celebrated at every level: within classes, in sub-schools, across the whole school and in the broader community. We are proud and active members of the Sustainable Schools program. We have current registration with eSmart, and actively engage our students in the Bully Stoppers program.

Parents are strongly encouraged to be involved in the development of their child¿s academic learning program, and as part of the broader school community. We work closely with parents to host information sessions, a Parents and Friends group, a fundraising group, open days and various sporting and musical events. Our School Concert is the highlight of our calendar year.

Naranga School is identified as having a low socio-economic band. In 2023 we received additional funding under Equity Reform. This money was used to support individualised learning programs for students through smaller class groups, explicit instruction, additional education support staff and therapy services.

In 2023, 174 students were educated and supported by 34 teachers and 26 education support staff, including a psychologist, speech pathologist, mental health practitioner and occupational therapist. Leadership comprised a Principal, Assistant Principal and 2 Leading Teachers and 2 learning specialists. Maggie the school¿s therapy dog in training, provides individual and group support to students across the school 5 days per week.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated 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.

**SC2** Demonstrated 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.

**SC3** Demonstrated 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.

**SC4** 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, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

**SC5** Demonstrated 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
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