CLASS ONE TEACHER GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Plan, prepare and deliver quality and effective teaching, learning and assessment programs in line with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Maintain competency and current knowledge of relevant curriculum programs.
• Create supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices.
• Provide for the physical, social, cultural and emotional wellbeing and safety of students while at school and assist in their progression towards freedom.
• Differentiate learning based on the individual competencies and needs of students as outlined in the students’ SAPs and in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Assess students for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes.
• Maintain student records and samples of work and report on student performance to students, parents, the school leadership and other stakeholders as required.
• Participate in the collaborative development and evaluation of the curriculum and regularly monitor, through observation and evaluation, the effectiveness of the teaching program.
• Participate in school decision making processes and professional development.
• Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships between the school and community.
• Demonstrate consciousness and initiative surrounding accountability and duty-of-care responsibilities in all circumstances.

• Maintain effective communication channels with parents, providing information on student performance and other matters.
• In consultation with the Faculty and Coordinator, refer students to specialist wellbeing or learning support staff when appropriate.
• Participate in school scheduled activities such as parent-teacher interviews, parent evenings, festivals and concerts.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings.
• Engage in regular professional development opportunities, including mentoring, professional conversations, internal and external workshops to maintain and improve professional knowledge.
• Provide internal lesson relief as directed by the Coordinator.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, striving to improve quality and standards in the Primary School.
• Actively contribute to the life of the school, helping to fulfil the school’s mission.
• Assume additional responsibilities in negotiation with the Coordinator and Principal.