TEMPORARY TEACHER - MARION PS - SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (DISABILITY UNIT JUNIOR PRIMARY)

Education; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Primary School is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

You will tailor learning experiences, document objectives, and collaborate with staff, families, and external partners to promote student wellbeing and achievement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of complex disabilities and curriculum modification to ensure all students experience success.
• Ability to work as part of a classroom team with SSO and health support officer, delegating duties as required.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and impact on engagement and learning.
• Knowledge of ABLES for assessment and reporting and ACARA General Capabilities integration.
• Ability to write accurate and comprehensive One Plans with therapy and family input.
• Commitment to a Team Around the Child approach with support staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engagement and behaviour management strategies and share with school and partners.
• Document program objectives, collect/analyze student data, report to leadership and families.
• Implement strategies from government and non-government service providers.

Skills

Complex disabilities

Curriculum modification

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed practice

ABLES knowledge

One Plans

Team Around the Child

Tools

ABLES

Job description

Position No: 2027-0993-TCH-B-0-1
Applications Close: 08/11/2026 11:30PM

Position Descriptor:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs?

Marion Primary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our inclusive and supportive school community.

At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believe every child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, and that starts with brilliant people like you. With over 30,000 dedicated professionals across the state, we lead the way in education through innovation, inclusivity, and a shared sense of purpose.

As a Special Education Teacher in our primary setting, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with disabilities, tailoring learning experiences to meet individual needs, and fostering a positive and engaging environment where every child can thrive.

Why choose us?
- Professional growth and improvement
Marion Primary School values professional learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement to support strong outcomes for all students.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
We foster a positive, inclusive workplace where staff work together, communicate openly and support one another.
- Strong family and community partnerships
We value meaningful connections with families, local services and community organisations to enhance student learning, wellbeing and inclusion.

What you will do:
- Develop and implement engagement and behaviour management strategies and processes, promote, and share with school and Partnership personnel, parents/caregivers and other agencies involved in supporting the students.
- Document program objectives, collect and analyse data of student outcomes to report to site leadership, parents/caregivers, services, and agencies.
- Implement strategies and recommendations as described in report documentation from government and non-government service providers.

What you will bring:
- Knowledge of complex disabilities and curriculum modification to ensure all students experience success.
- Ability to work as part of a classroom team with SSO's and a health support officer. Able to delegate duties as required.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, with an understanding of how past experiences impact student engagement and learning.
- Knowledge of using ABLES for assessment and reporting and incorporating ACARA General Capabilities into programming and assessment, or willing to develop skills in this area.
- Ability to write accurate and comprehensive One Plans that support student development with the use of therapy team and family input.
- A commitment to a Team Around the Child approach, working collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and families to provide holistic care.

Ready to bring your brilliance to Marion Primary School?
If you are a passionate Special Education Teacher ready to embark on a rewarding career with Marion Primary School, we want to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your resume and answering the below questions in an application response:

- 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.
- Explain a time where you have empowered your learners, giving them agency to shape a learning experience. What was the outcome?
- 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: Marion Primary School Local Partnership: Marion Inland Tenure: 21/01/2027 to 26/01/2028 Fraction of time: 1.0 Subject: Junior Primary to Year 2 Conditions: $84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions School Website: http://www.marionps.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.