A classroom teacher at Monbulk College is expected to be responsible for designing and delivering an educational program for our Monbulk College students which is consistent with the aims and objectives of the school including those articulated in the School's Values and Vision Statement.

These focus on:

·     developing curriculum programs that cater for all students and to develop students as autonomous learners

·     integrating the use of computer-based learning technologies into the curriculum to enhance educational outcomes for all students

·     caring for students as individuals by catering for their physical, emotional and academic needs using recent educational research to inform best practice.

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2.  The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.  The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning. 

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Classroom teacher Range 2
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 practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs.  Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities. 
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice.  New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.

Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.

Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.

The main duties to be performed by a classroom teacher are to:

·   adopt strategies which will improve the quality of the teaching and learning that occurs in their classroom and which will ensure that all students make progress

·     integrate the use of appropriate computer-based learning technologies into their classroom programs

·     be actively involved in the school's professional learning program and a professional learning team

·     implement the school's Values and Vision statement

·     undertake direct teaching of groups of students and individual students and other non-teaching supervisory duties as determined by the college principal

·     keep abreast of all activities and developments in the college

·     be actively involved in curriculum design, shared and collaborative practice

·   contribute to the school's co-curricular program and to participate in activities such as parent/student/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions

·     contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the School

·     carry out the teaching duties as required by the Principal of the College

·     comply with the timetable at the School

·     perform their official duties with skill, care, diligence and the professional standards

·     create a positive environment conducive to learning for the students and in line with the school's student well-being and pastoral care policies

·     give full cooperation and assistance to the Principal and all other members employed at the school in the development and implementation of the course of study to be followed in the school and in the performance of their respective duties

·     in accordance with any directions of the Principal, assess the educational development of students, compile and maintain records of that development and provide reports to parents

·     comply with any Government policies and legislation

·     observe safe working practices

·     assist in protecting the buildings and grounds of the school from damage; and

·     undertake other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the school Principal.