MTSS Lead - Dandenong West Primary School
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
13 September 2026
Posted 3 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
39.9
22.7 teaching · 17.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
311
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
89%
Girls vs boys
148 girls · 163 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated strong knowledge of the Science of Reading and evidence-informed mathematics instruction, including how students learn to read, write and develop mathematical proficiency.
SC2 Demonstrated understanding and experience implementing an MTSS model, including effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy and numeracy interventions.
SC3 Demonstrated expertise in screening, assessment and progress monitoring, including using student data to identify needs, monitor growth and evaluate response to intervention.
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to design, implement and evaluate explicit, systematic and evidence-informed interventions such as Orton-Gillingham that are aligned with identified student needs and Tier 1 instruction.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a collaborative MTSS team, including teachers and Education Support staff, and build staff capability to improve student outcomes.
Role
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.
A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.
Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom prac…