<p>The Literacy Leader is a part time (FTE 0.8) ongoing position and a major leadership role in our school. This will be a POL 3 position </p><p><i><strong>The School Literacy Leader will:</strong></i></p><ul><li>be familiar with, and comply with, the school’s child-safe policy </li><li>standards and MACS code of conduct, and any other policies and procedures relating to child safety</li><li>be a member of the School Leadership Team, actively participating in weekly leadership meetings</li><li>plan strategically with the Principal, Deputy Principal and Wellbeing/Learning Diversity Leader for whole school improvement in Literacy</li><li>keep up to date with professional reading and evidence/research based practice developments in Literacy learning, passing on relevant knowledge to Leadership and staff</li><li>implement MACS Vision For Instruction in line with the Mother Teresa 2024-2027 School Improvement Plan</li><li>plan and lead Literacy professional learning for staff including the induction of new staff to build expertise and consistency</li><li>guide, facilitate, mentor, model, coach and support classroom teachers and staff to implement best practice in Literacy education</li><li>attend and lead Team Planning sessions to assist class teachers in the planning of Literacy</li><li>use data and the School Improvement Framework to drive the Literacy Annual Action Plan</li><li>collaborate with Deputy Principal to manage, analyse and act on Literacy data</li><li>co-ordinate the F-6 assessment schedule in Literacy and monitor the collection of data and assess individual students on a need’s basis</li><li>complete MACS surveys as required including the beginning and end of year Literacy Data Collection</li><li>monitor classroom teachers Literacy documentation and ensure compliance with school and system requirements</li><li>assist and support teachers in completing, analysing and documenting assessment records as a means of knowing learners&#39; next steps and their growth over time</li><li>monitor and assess student performance data to inform teaching and learning support in conjunction with year level teams and leaders</li><li>clearly document programs and planned support and regularly feedback to leadership and classroom teachers </li><li>reliably report and provide frequent feedback to teachers about students about their learning and to families on student learning</li><li>plan for the ‘exit’ from programs and support teachers in monitoring the ongoing progress of students who have been part of intervention programs</li><li>liaise with the Principal / Deputy Principal and the Wellbeing/Learning Diversity Leader regarding the successful implementation of Intervention programming</li><li>attend and actively participate in meetings with the Intervention team to lead and support procedures and programs that make adjustments for students at risk, address acute or immediate needs and provide extension for high performing learners</li><li>attend and actively participate in MACS/Northern Regional Numeracy related Networks and meetings providing relevant feedback to the Leadership team and staff</li><li>provide Parent Education in Literacy through the school newsletter articles, website and parent information sessions</li><li>ensure that the appropriate resources are available for effective learning and teaching in Literacy </li><li>co-ordinate the Literacy budget liaising with the Deputy Principal and other relevant leaders </li><li>oversee the organisation, purchasing and storage of Literacy resources and complete an annual audit</li><li>assist in the compilation of the ‘Annual Report to The Community’</li><li>undertake any other duties as negotiated/specified with the Principal or delegate.</li></ul><p><strong>TENURE, CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION: </strong></p><p>Position of Leadership: Level 3                                                                           F.T.E: 0.8</p><p><strong>TENURE </strong></p><p>4 -year appointment. </p><p><strong>Applicants are required to:</strong></p><ul><li>Victorian Institute of Teaching – Full Registration CECV Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School </li><li>Criminal Record Check </li><li>Valid Working with Children Card</li><li>Minimum F.T.E 0.8</li><li>5 years teaching experience</li><li>post graduate qualifications (or a commitment to engage in postgraduate qualifications). </li></ul><p>This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. Please refer to our Child Safe Policy https://safesmartsolutions.com.au/smart_dev/doc_media/ChildSafetyandWellbeingPolicy/latest/MotherTeresaPrimarySchool/858337e951</p>