Teacher of The Deaf - Melbourne, Australia - Methodist Ladies' College

Methodist Ladies' College

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Ref Code
594139

Location
Melbourne

Category
Teaching

Sub Categories
P-12

The Role:
Commencing July to September 2024

3 month contract, Full Time load

MLC is committed to offering students inspiring teachers, evidence-based teaching practices, and effective progress monitoring and support.

MLC teachers take a proactive approach to student learning that is dynamic and adaptive, and the classroom is regularly revitalised by new teaching practices and methodologies that keep our students engaged.

Some of your primary duties and responsibilities will include the following:

Liaise with Early Intervention Programs and assess prospective deaf/hard of hearing students.
Design and implement individual educational programs for deaf/hard of hearing students, monitor the academic progress of students and evaluate the effectiveness of the programs.
Liaise with class room teachers and Deaf Integration staff to provide appropriate support for deaf/hard of hearing students and work with teachers and coordinators to develop and modify curriculum to meet the needs of deaf students.
Take an active role in the professional development of colleagues in the area of Deaf Education and participate in appropriate professional development activities in this area.
Liaise with Deaf Integration Support Staff.
Work with deaf/hard of hearing students within the class, individually or in small groups in a withdrawal setting or online as necessary.
Organise and attend termly Program Support Group (PSG) meetings.
Maintain up to date student records and files.

The school

MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne.

Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.

Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.

MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.

About You

Experience and skills in the use of Auslan/signed English
An interest in implementing current research in the education of the deaf into curriculum design and classroom practice
Participation in cocurricular activities and trips
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to student learning and wellbeing.
Effective planning and organisational skills
Proven competence with use of technology in a learning environment
Acts professionally and maintains appropriate confidentiality.
Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration
Right to work in Australia
Adherence to all College policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.