Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work Unit MacFarlane Primary School – CommAut
Program
Job Title Senior Teacher - Autism Spectrum Disorder Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job Type Full timeDuration Ongoing
Salary $145,286 Location Katherine
Position number 39253 RTF Closing 22/02/2026
Contact officer Philip Russell on or
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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
To design and implement educational programs to achieve optimal outcomes for students diagnosed with Autism and to provide
educational leadership and advice on appropriate teaching approaches, behaviour management, and classroom strategies to
facilitate the effective and successful inclusion of the students in their mainstream schools.
Context statement
The CommAut Program (Katherine) is a specialist program that caters for students diagnosed with Autism who are experiencing
moderate to severe barriers to learning in a mainstream classroom setting. Through a rigorous assessment and referral process,
students access the program from primary schools in the Katherine Region. The Senior Teacher and the Special Education Support
Officer work collaboratively to enable students to maximise their learning within school, home and community settings.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide leadership to teachers and other staff in the development and implementation of effective educational programs for
students diagnosed with Autism and high support needs, including positive behaviour strategies and transition support from
the CommAut Program (Katherine) to home schools.
1. Collaborate within a multi-agency framework, including home schools, host schools, outside agencies and families to develop,
implement and maintain inclusive practices to ensure required adjustments are implemented.
1. Lead the implementation of processes that support students with special needs including profiling, referral processes,
educational adjustment plans, positive behaviour support plans, assessment and data collection and analysis.
1. Liaise and consult with school leadership and student support team and provide advice in relation to student's individual needs
and staff capacity building needs.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability in the delivery of a program for students diagnosed with Autism within a specialised setting and the ability
to share these skills and practices with others.
2. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills to work effectively with families, students, staff
and other agency and community members.
3. Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with students diagnosed with Autism, including students who may display challenging
behaviours, and substantial current knowledge in this field across a variety of learning environments.
4. Effectively leads and collaborates with colleagues, families and networks from various cultural and socio-economic groupings
to maximise student wellbeing and achieve high educational outcomes for students with disability.
5. Registration with the Northern Territory Teacher Registration Board, current Working with Children Clearance notice (Ochre
Card).
Desirable
1. Sound knowledge of current research, legislations, policies and practices in relation to leadership and the education of students
with special educational needs.
2. A recognised qualification relevant to discipline/leadership.