Responsibilities

All staff share the responsibility for consistent implementation of policies and processes that maintain the successful achievement of outcomes for students. In order for this to be achieved, Aim High believes it is the responsibility of the school to provide transparent access to duties and responsibilities that staff members will be expected to fulfill, and for staff members to learn their duties and responsibilities and then to do them. This policy aims to set forth the duties and responsibilities of staff members.
 * __Aim High Staff Duties and Responsibilities Policy__**
 * __Rationale__**

In order to maintain consistency with our vision, Aim High staff will develop a balanced and consistent approach to their responsibilities and duties in the following areas:
 * __Policy statement__**
 * Leadership - staff to learn their individual duties according to their role in the school and then do all in their power to fulfill their responsibilities
 * Teaching and learning – Three classroom teacher classifications exist, comprising of: graduate, accomplished and expert. The primary focus of teachers is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs in order to achieve specific student outcomes. Classroom teachers engage in reflection to improve their skills and knowledge so they can better engage students to improve their learning and assist them to develop their talents and passions in all areas of curriculum
 * Community – all teachers may be required to undertake other duties outside of teaching duties according and appropriate to the salary range, training, experience and qualifications of the teacher. All staff will be encouraged to become involved in the school community, professional relations with parents and colleagues, assisting in share of whole-school duties. Support leadership in a professional manner
 * Other - all other staffing roles associated responsibilities to be fulfilled as set out in employment descriptions and contracts


 * __Implementation__**


 * Leadership - Aim High staff will:**
 * Read and understand their roles and responsibilities contained within the publication set forth by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) entitled, [|'Roles and responsibilities: Principal and teacher class']
 * Put all responsibilities as outlined in the aforementioned DEECD document into practice
 * Support staff members in leadership positions in a professional manner by putting into practice policies and procedures and following correct procedures for [|grievances] or other issues


 * Teaching and learning** **– Aim High teaching staff will:**
 * Work collaboratively with work colleagues to improve the learning and teaching within the school
 * Utilise the resources and frameworks that have been made available by the [|DEECD] to inform work and classroom practices
 * Use multiple forms of feedback and assessment on classroom performance to inform personal and professional learning goals
 * Establish a caring learning environment that is non-threatening and is conducive to learning
 * Ensure classroom lessons are well prepared
 * Provide appropriate and relevant learning materials for students
 * Be on time for classes, duties, meetings and appointments
 * Reflect on practice skills, receive and provide positive feedback to/from other staff members and engage in appropriate and regular professional development activities to inform practice
 * Teach according to every class and student’s needs. Meet and challenge learning needs of students
 * Provide excellence in role modeling in every class, around the school and in daily life
 * Resolve problems that occur in the classroom to the best of the staff member’s ability
 * Develop and nurture appropriate teacher-student relationships
 * Maintain continuous professional learning and knowledge and apply techniques and knowledge into classrooms
 * Seek assistance when required, especially when a duty of care is involved


 * Community – Aim High staff will:**
 * Seek to become involved in the school community
 * Contribute to the 'good feeling' of the school professionally, resolving grievances appropriately
 * Develop appropriate relationships with parents and professional colleagues
 * Share with other staff members the responsibilities of the school (such as rostered teaching duties, yard duty roster, etc) and make a contribution to the school’s success
 * According to experience, salary, qualifications and training, may be required to undertake additional responsibilities, such as leading committees, etc
 * Be encouraged to volunteer time and talents to assist in the house program, a committee, the teacher representative council, etc


 * Other - Aim High staff will:**
 * Learn and be accountable for their duties and responsibilities according to the roles in which they were employed, as set out in employment descriptions and contracts

Surveys will be gathered from students, staff members and parents regarding their experiences. Data of achievement will be considered. Personal learning plans and achievement of personal learning goals and progress will be monitored.
 * __Evaluation__**

This policy will be reviewed by the Aim High School Council according to the three year cycle for staff duties and responsibilities policy matters. Issues that require immediate attention will be brought before School Council. Council will then determine if an appropriate strategy for a sub review needs to occur. A decision to revise the entire policy within the three year time frame may occur under the direction of the School Council.
 * __Review__**


 * Academic rationale **
 * Academic references**
 * Staff duties and responsibilities development page**