Jodie Pitruzzello

The ability to:

■ Adapt the Victorian Curriculum, VCAA Curriculum and school’s vision to learning and teaching

■ Convene courses that include units of work and assessment tools that allow for student success

■ Confidently utilise Adobe Creative Suite software.

■ Confidently utilise ICT for administrative duties and for teaching and learning

■ Apply a diverse range of teaching methodologies that suit a practical visual arts classroom factoring in gender and cultural diversity

■ Identify and cater for the individual needs of students including differentiation of learning

■ Foster positive relationships with students via various roles including the Learner Mentor Program

■ Use VCE and other data to inform curriculum and pedagogical practice

■ Engage in Professional Learning including maintaining external links with professional associations

- facilitated art group sessions in DBT group with a focus on mindfulness and emotional regulation

- facilitated art group sessions for the In-Patient Program

The ability to:

■ Work collaboratively with the Deputy Principal (Teaching and Learning) and the Visual Arts Learning

team in the implementation of Victorian Curriculum, curriculum review and mapping

■ Establish goals and a common vision amongst the Visual Arts Learning Team to promote a positive team culture that fosters student engagement

■ Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the Visual Arts Learning Team, students and parents

■ Oversee the development of course outlines, assessment tools and Course Guide content by course conveners and subject teachers

■ Oversee the effective use of COMPASS as a learning and assessment tool and communication tool

■ Work in cooperation with the Visual Art Learning Team regarding oversight of co-curricula activities

■ Contribute to transition activities such as student assemblies and Parent Information Nights

■ Communicate with staff on issues and concerns about individual student progress and assist in the development of interventions to promote student success

■ Contribute to planning and employment of staff for the Visual Arts Learning Area

■ Oversee the Curation of the annual College’s Art Exhibition

■ Supervise effectively the duties of the Art technician regarding the support of classroom activities and ordering of stock

■ Prepare and manage budgets

■ Liaise and network with the College’s feeder Primary schools and community organizations in regards to Visual Arts projects

■ Oversee Artist-In- Residence programs

■ Lead Professional learning Teams that engages teachers in professional learning about contemporary pedagogical approaches that in turn engages students in learning excellence

The ability to:

■ Be responsive to Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority policies and procedures and to

distribute information as appropriate to staff and students

■ Oversee practice, school based and VCAA examinations for Years 9, 10, 11 and 12

■ Ensure special provision and special exam arrangements are in place for funded students and those with individual needs

■ Contribute to case management for students with individual needs

■ Liase and communicate with parents and where applicable external agencies when case managing

■ Compile, analyse and disseminate student results as they are made available by the VCAA, with a view to teachers using the results for reflection on practice and development of future learning goals

■ Oversee VCAA VCE audits

■ Prepare budgets

■ Manage time effectively and meet internal and external deadlines

■ Collabratively analyse VCE data with the goal of improving student performance

■ Facilitate the organisation of the calendar of VCE SACS (Coursework) and SATS

■ Promote links with post school options and opportunities, in conjunction with the Career’s Coordinator

■ Liase with the VASS Administrator to ensure correct VCE procedures and administration

■ Assist new staff members in familiarising themselves with the curriculum and requirements at VCE

■ Use coaching strategies to assist VCE teaching staff to support the learning and teaching of the VCE students