Learning Specialist

Selection Criteria

• SC1 Demonstrated expertise as a highly skilled classroom practitioner with a deep knowledge of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in their specialist area, particularly for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.

• SC2 Demonstrated ability to model exemplary classroom practice and lead the professional learning of colleagues through coaching, mentoring and demonstration lessons.

• SC3 Demonstrated capacity to lead curriculum development, implementation and review within a specialist area, with strong skills in planning, assessment and data use.

• SC4 Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a professional learning community structure and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives.

• SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and the ability to support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes.

Role

Learning Specialist positions at Ballarat Specialist School are classified within the teacher class in accordance with the Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA). Learning Specialists are highly skilled classroom practitioners who spend the majority of their time in the classroom delivering high quality teaching and learning, and who hold a range of responsibilities related to their specialist expertise.

Learning Specialists at BSS are expected to have deep knowledge and expertise in high quality teaching and learning and the delivery of improved achievement, engagement and wellbeing for students with disabilities and complex needs. The role models excellence in teaching and le…