Systemic Assessment Consultant

Department of Education and Training; Darwin; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education and Training in Darwin is seeking a Senior Teacher 2 to provide specialist advice on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment across NT Government schools, with a focus on EAL/D learners.

The role leads, designs, develops and delivers professional learning in test administration and data analysis capacity building, and guides schools in using assessment data to improve teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, develop and deliver professional learning in test administration and data analysis capacity building.
• Guide schools in using assessment data to improve teaching practices and support improvement for EAL/D learners.

Job description

Senior Teacher 2 - Remuneration Package $177,461 (including salary $151,040)

Location: Darwin

The Systemic Assessment Consultant provides specialist advice related to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment across NT Government schools, with a particular focus on English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) learners. The role leads, designs, develops and delivers professional learning in test administration and data analysis capacity building, supports high-quality systemic assessment processes, including NAPLAN item reviews, and guides schools in using assessment data to improve teaching practices. The position also advises leaders on emerging issues, trends and developments in assessment and reporting of students. Utilising knowledge, skills and understanding of NT approved curriculum, ACARA EAL/D teacher guidelines, Northern Territory policy and legislation to strengthen assessment practices and support improvement in student outcomes for EAL/D learners and all NT students.

Kate Daly, Director National and Systemic Assessment on 08 8944 9275 or [e-mail]