Classroom Teacher - Upper Primary
Core
Planning, preparing, and teaching programs to achieve specific learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with mild to profound intellectual disability in a structured, inclusive environment.
Role type
Classroom Teacher (Upper Primary)
Builds
Structured, engaging learning environments and student progress in literacy, numeracy, and life skills.
Domain
Special Education / Intellectual Disability / Victorian Curriculum
Required skills
Evidence-informed teaching, differentiated instruction, explicit teaching strategies, data-driven assessment, curriculum planning, classroom management, collaboration with allied health professionals, family partnership building, trauma-informed practice.
Preferred skills
Mentorship of student teachers, policy development, professional learning facilitation, strategic planning contribution.
Technologies
Berry Street Education Model, SWPBS (Safe, Wise, Positive Behaviour Support), Victorian Curriculum frameworks.
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver tailored learning programs; monitor and assess student learning growth using data; collaborate with families and external professionals; model exemplary practice and mentor colleagues (Range 2); participate in school policy development and professional learning activities.
Seniority
Entry to Senior (Range 1 to Range 2)