Position No: 2026-0559-TCH-B-0-4
Applications Close: 16/10/2025 11:30 PM
Position Descriptor:
The Whyalla Special Education Centre is a school for students from R-Y12. Students at the Whyalla Special Education Centre have a range of disabilities that impact on their learning; physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism etc. Some students have complex communication needs and are non-verbal. The successful applicant will be expected to use a range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems so knowledge of and experience in using AAC; particularly PODD communication books and Proloquo2Go are essential.
Teaching and learning is planned using ABLES and the Australian Curriculum for students in year R-12. Older students undertake modified SACE programs. All students have One Plans incorporating individualised goals. The school uses ABLES SA to assess the students and support their individual learning plans. Knowledge of this would be desirable.
Experience in differentiating the curriculum for students with disabilities is essential. The teacher will be required to lead their class team of SSO's, therefore their ability to operate collaboratively within a team is essential. The Whyalla Special Education Centre has a whole school balanced literacy program using the Four Blocks in Literacy and Sequential Phonics. Demonstrated experience in using a range of strategies to support students to develop appropriate behaviours in the classroom & community is essential.
Ready to bring your brilliance to Whyalla Special Education Centre?
Apply today by submitting your resume and answering the below questions in an application response:
How do you ensure your teaching is inclusive of all students in your class of intellectually disabled students?
Describe a time you worked collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching practice or student learning outcomes
Describe your approach to students who have varying degrees of Autism and Intellectual Disabilities. How do you work with families and others to implement effective strategies?
Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.
Site: Whyalla Special Education Centre
Local Partnership: Whyalla
Tenure: 22/01/2026 to 21/01/2027
Fraction of time: 1.0
Subject: Special School to Year 12
Conditions: $82,496 - $119,647 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions
School Website:
We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.