Disability Education Specialist Teacher-Primary & Secondary

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Supportive environment

Career growth

Work-life balance

Wellbeing

Job summary

ACT Education Directorate in Canberra is hiring Specialist Teachers (Disability Education) for primary and secondary across a range of local and specialist schools. Permanent and temporary positions are available.

You will develop Individual Learning Plans, provide explicit instruction for diverse learners, lead LSAs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maximise student outcomes. The package includes competitive pay, relocation support, salary packaging, career growth opportunities,

Qualifications

• Qualifications in disability education or equivalent.
• Empathetic, patient and adaptable.
• Commitment to nurturing student wellbeing and positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to whole school planning and inclusive culture.
• Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Provide explicit instruction and support to students with diverse abilities.
• Lead Learning Support Assistants and support staff.
• Guide non-specialist teachers on differentiation and inclusive practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.
• Monitor progress and collect evidence for compliance.
• Support obligations under Disability Standards for Education 2005.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Adaptability

Education

A recognised 4-year full-time tertiary teaching qualification

Job description

ACT Education Directorate in Canberra is hiring Specialist Teachers (Disability Education) for primary and secondary across a range of local and specialist schools. Permanent and temporary positions are available.

You will develop Individual Learning Plans, provide explicit instruction for diverse learners, lead LSAs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maximise student outcomes. The package includes competitive pay, relocation support, salary packaging, career growth opportunities,