ONGOING TEACHER - ADELAIDE WEST SPECIAL EDUCATION CTR - JUNIOR PRIMARY (SPECIAL EDUCATION)

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

ONGOING TEACHER - ADELAIDE WEST SPECIAL EDUCATION CTR - JUNIOR PRIMARY (SPECIAL EDUCATION)

Position No: 2027-1414-TCH-A-0-3
Applications Close: 15/10/2026 11:30PM

Position Descriptor: We are seeking a passionate and skilled Early Years experienced/knowledge Special Education Teacher to join our school community. The successful applicant will develop engaging, personalised and play-based learning programs that respond to each student's strengths, interests, communication needs and developmental level.

The teacher will work collaboratively with families, SSOs, leadership and allied health professionals to support meaningful participation and positive outcomes for every student.

Key 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.

Please provide responses to the following:

1. Provide an example of when you have actively created working relationships that have resulted in you connecting with your colleagues, sharing practices, and learning from one another to support your learners to thrive.

2. Explain a time where you have empowered your learners, giving them agency to shape a learning experience. What was the outcome?

3. Describe a time where evaluation of your teaching has led to a change in your teaching practice? Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

Site: Adelaide West Special Education Ctr Local Partnership: Le Fevre Peninsula Tenure: 22/01/2027 ongoing Fraction of time: 1.0 Level of Schooling: Junior Primary (R-2) Conditions: $84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions School Website: http://www.adwest.sa.edu.au

Eligibility and Application Instructions

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.