Specialist Teachers (Disability Education)

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

Specialist Teachers (Disability Education)

Classification: Classroom Teacher
Salary: $91,396 - $129,106 plus superannuation
Position No: Specialist Teachers (Disability Education)
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 October 2026
Contact Officer: EDU Recruitment on***************@act.gov.au

Specialist Teachers (Disability Education) – Primary and Secondary: permanent and temporary positions

Join our team of passionate teachers in ACT public schools and make a real difference in the lives of students. We are seeking qualified specialist teachers with disability education experience for primary and secondary positions across a range of local and specialist schools in Canberra.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay: Enjoy some of the best teacher pay and conditions in Australia. Starting at $91,396 for graduate teachers and experienced teachers earning between $108,619 and $129,106.
• Relocation support: Up to AUD $12K reimbursement for interstate and international teachers, plus extra for dependents.
• Salary packaging: Options with full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Supportive environment: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career growth: Benefit from the 3-year New Educator Support Program and leadership pathways to fast-track your career.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy short commutes as every ACT public school is within a 30-minute drive, giving you more time for what matters.
• Focus on wellbeing: Work under an Enterprise Agreement that prioritises teacher wellbeing and reduced workloads.

About the ACT Education Directorate:

We deliver high-quality public education for children and young people across the ACT. Our mission is to provide excellent, fair and equitable learning opportunities where every student feels safe, valued and supported to thrive.

ACT public schools educate more than 50,000 students across 93 schools including early childhood schools, preschools, primary schools, high schools, colleges and specialist school settings.

Students with disability and diverse learning needs are welcome to attend their local school, where they will be supported with reasonable adjustments.ACT public schools have access to the Education Directorate’s Allied Health Service, School Psychology Service and evidence-based professional learning.

In addition, there are 4 specialist schools providing education settings for students with moderate, severe or profound intellectual disability: Cranleigh (kindergarten to year 6) and Black Mountain School (years 7-12) on Canberra’s northside and Malkara (preschool to year 6) and The Woden School (years 7-12) on the southside.

Learn more about how we support students with disability by visiting the ACT Education Directorate website and read our Inclusive Education: A Disability Inclusion Strategy for ACT Public Schools 2024-2034.

About the role:

As an inclusive and diversity teacher in an ACT public school, you will:

• Contribute to whole school planning and the development of a fully inclusive school culture.
• Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) tailored to students’ unique learning needs and goals.
• Provide explicit instruction and direct support to students with diverse abilities, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
• Lead Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and other paraprofessional staff working with students under your care.
• Provide professional guidance and support to non-specialist teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) on differentiation and inclusive practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, support staff, and families, to optimise student outcomes.
• Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as necessary, and lead the collection of evidence for NCCD compliance.
• Support the school to meet its obligations under the Disability Standards for Education 2005.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in disability and inclusion.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualifications and experience: A recognised tertiary teaching qualification, with a specialisation in disability education or equivalent and/or demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, intellectual disabilities and learning difficulties.
• Passion for care: Empathetic, patient and adaptable, driven by a genuine passion for empowering every student to thrive and succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Commitment: An ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and the community, and a commitment to nurturing student wellbeing.

Eligibility requirements:

To apply, you must have:

• A recognised 4-year full-time tertiary teaching qualification.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute Teacher Registration (or eligibility to apply).
• Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration (or eligibility to apply).
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa.

The ACT Education Directorate is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. Visit the website to find out more about rewarding careers when you teach in Canberra.

All offers of employment are made under thePublic Sector Management Act 1994and are made on the basis that you satisfy all relevant pre-employment checks. All new ACTPS employees must complete pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold Mandatory Registration to Teach in the ACT (Active TQI and Working with Vulnerable People Registration).

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

*Vacancies are updated regularly.