Specialist Teachers (Disability Education)

ACT Education Directorate; Canberra; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support up to AUD 12K

Job summary

ACT Education Directorate seeks qualified Specialist Teachers in Disability Education for primary and secondary positions across Canberra public schools. Join a system that prioritises wellbeing and reduced workloads, with a pathway to leadership and a 3-year New Educator Support Program.

Starting salaries for graduate teachers begin at AUD 91,396, with experienced teachers earning between AUD 108,619 and AUD 129,106.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary teaching qualification with disability specialisation or equivalent.
• Eligibility includes ACT Teacher Quality Institute registration and WWVP clearance.
• Citizenship, permanent residency or valid visa required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to whole‑school planning and inclusive school culture.
• Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for students.
• Provide explicit instruction and support to students with diverse needs.
• Lead Learning Support Assistants and paraprofessional staff.
• Advise non‑specialist teachers on differentiation and inclusive practices.
• Collaborate with therapists, support staff and families to optimise progress.
• Monitor progress and collect evidence for NCCD compliance.
• Support obligations under Disability Standards for Education 2005.

Skills

Disability education

Student support

Education

4-year teaching qualification

Disability education specialization

Job description

Specialist Teachers (Disability Education)

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

Grow your career with a 3-year New Educator Support Program and leadership pathways.

Less time commuting with every ACT public school within a 30-minute drive.

Work in a system where wellbeing matters, with reduced teacher workloads.

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, with 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.

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 a specialist 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 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).