Inclusive Special Ed Teacher - Play-Based Junior Primary

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Education, South Australia is seeking an ongoing Teacher for Adelaide West Special Education Centre, Junior Primary (R-2) with a Special Education focus in Adelaide. The role emphasizes development of personalised, play-based learning and collaboration with families and allied health professionals.

The successful applicant will plan and implement inclusive programs, support communication needs and maintain student-centred readiness and health plans while contributing to school

Qualifications

• Early Years experienced/knowledge Special Education Teacher to join our school community.
• Develop engaging, personalised and play-based learning programs that respond to each student's strengths, interests, communication needs and developmental level.
• Collaborate with families, SSOs, leadership and allied health professionals to support meaningful participation and positive outcomes for every student.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate inclusive, developmentally appropriate and play-based learning programs aligned with relevant curriculum requirements.
• Use intentional teaching through play to develop communication, social interaction, regulation, independence, physical development and early literacy and numeracy skills.
• Develop, implement and review personalised One Plans with meaningful and measurable learning goals.
• Use a range of communication supports, including visuals, symbols, AAC and assistive technologies.
• Develop and follow individual Ready to Learn Plans, health care plans, risk-management processes and other relevant student support plans.
• Create safe, stimulating and accessible learning environments that encourage choice, curiosity, exploration and connection.
• Make reasonable adjustments to support students with diverse sensory, physical, communication, behavioural and learning needs.
• Use assessment, observation and student data to monitor progress and guide future teaching.
• Build respectful and collaborative relationships with students, families, SSOs, teachers, leadership and allied health professionals.
• Provide clear direction and guidance to classroom support staff to ensure consistent and student-centred practice.
• Engage in reflective practice, professional learning and whole-school improvement priorities.

Job description

Department for Education, South Australia is seeking an ongoing Teacher for Adelaide West Special Education Centre, Junior Primary (R-2) with a Special Education focus in Adelaide. The role emphasizes development of personalised, play-based learning and collaboration with families and allied health professionals.

The successful applicant will plan and implement inclusive programs, support communication needs and maintain student-centred readiness and health plans while contributing to school