Classroom Teacher
The classroom teacher classification comprises three categories - graduate, accomplished and expert. 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 in order to improve knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.
As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases.
The responsibilities expected of teachers at all classification levels are to:
- Engage in ongoing professional learning to improve their practice
- Draw on resources and frameworks provided by the system to inform their work and classroom practice
- Work collaboratively with professional colleagues to improve teaching and learning within the school
- Use multiple sources of feedback on their classroom practice to inform their professional learning goals.
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.
The roles and responsibilities expected of teachers at each category are available under Procedures and Forms below and incorporate Schedule 2 of the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2008.
Other resources
Procedures and Forms
- Roles and responsibilities (PDF - 667Kb) (Pdf, 180K) Last updated 30/7/2008
Legislation
Related Topics
- Commencement Salary
- Employment of Staff
- Induction
- Leading Teacher
- Probation
- Professional standards
- Qualifications
- Teaching@DEECD web site (http://www.teaching.vic.gov.au/default.htm)