Role Description/Criteria
St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School is searching for an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated teaching professional to join our Learning Intervention Team. The position is for 0.6 - 0.8 FTE and would ideally be spread across 4 - 5 days but this is negotiable with the successful applicant. To begin as soon as possible.
Working in partnership with Learning Intervention Team they will implement aspects of learning for students including:
- leading small group instruction
- working collaboratively with the classroom teacher to support assessment for learning of students
- planning, implementing, modelling, monitoring and evaluating learning
- using and promoting effective teaching practices that engage and enhance student learning and achievement.
- providing feedback regarding student learning to classroom teachers on a regular basis
- planning for differentiation based on individual needs working with students across classrooms when appropriate, analysing data to make judgement on where students are, where they are going to and how they will get there
- being familiar with the curriculum for the year levels they are working in
- collecting data on the students they are working with to share with the class teacher
- being aware of PLP goals for any students that they may be working with and plan accordingly
- implement MiniLit / MacqLit Intervention programs in Literacy intervention groups
- implement Bond Blocks Intervention System in Mathematics intervention groups
- be available to teach classes when Intervention groups are not running
It is expected that the successful applicant will:
- be committed to the values and ethos of the Catholic education system and be able to embed these values into their teaching
- provide for explicit and differentiated instruction that engages all learners
- possess well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills
- strong knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum
- a strong focus on student wellbeing
- promote student engagement and willingness
- be committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in their care
- be experienced in teaching primary classes
- be highly motivated, committed, positive, friendly and enthusiastic
- be passionate and innovative about learning and teaching,
- be able to communicate frequently and sensitively with families and successfully engage them in the intervention program
- be able to work as part of teams of various sizes
- be self-motivated and able to work independently if necessary
- have the capacity to cater effectively for a diverse range of learning needs
- be able to build positive relationships with children and create learning environments where all are valued and challenged
- be committed to professional learning and ongoing improvement
It is preferable (but not expected) that the successful applicant has a knowledge of:
- MiniLit
- MacqLit
- Bond Blocks
This community of St Mary MacKillop is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. All applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the same principles.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Accreditation to teach in a Catholic School (Preferable). Please include Accreditation Documentation
- VIT registration. Please include copy of current VIT Registration Card
- Three professional referees including current Principal.
Application Procedures
Applications should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the Principal, at the addresses listed below.
Principal: Mr Anthony Drill
Email: employment@stmmb.catholic.edu.au
Phone: (03) 5281 8500
Address: PO Box 347
Bannockburn, VIC 3331