Position No

-TCH-B-0-2

Applications Close

15/10/ :30 PM

Position Descriptor

The Whyalla Special Education Centre is a school for students from R-Y12. Students at the Whyalla Special Education Centre have a range of disabilities that impact on their learning; physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism etc. Some students have complex communication needs and are non-verbal. The successful applicant will be expected to implement and utilise a variety of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. Knowledge of, and experience with, AAC?especially Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) communication books and high-tech communication devices?is highly desirable.

Position Descriptor

The Whyalla Special Education Centre is a school for students from R-Y12. Students at the Whyalla Special Education Centre have a range of disabilities that impact on their learning; physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism etc. Some students have complex communication needs and are non-verbal. The successful applicant will be expected to implement and utilise a variety of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. Knowledge of, and experience with, AAC?especially Pragmatic Organisation Agile Display (PODD) communication books and high-tech communication devices?is highly desirable. Teaching and learning is planned using ABLES and the Australian Curriculum for students in year R-12. Older students undertake modified SACE programs. All students have One Plans incorporating individualised goals. The school uses ABLES SA to assess the students and support their individual learning plans. Knowledge of this would be desirable. Experience in differentiating the curriculum for students with disabilities is essential. The teacher will be required to lead their class team of SSO?s,



therefore their ability to operate collaboratively within a team is essential. The Whyalla Special Education Centre has a whole school balanced literacy program and Sequential Phonics. Knowledge of and experience in teaching a balanced literacy program is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in a range of behaviour support strategies, including the implementation of interoception practices, to support student regulation both in the classroom and the wider community. All teachers are actively involved in a site Professional Learning Community (PLC) and contribute to at least one other site committee, working collaboratively with all school teams to develop, implement, and review achievement goals. Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

What you?ll need:

- Relevant teaching qualification and registration with the Teachers Registration of Board of South Australia -
- Demonstrated ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, families and colleagues

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Job Details

- Site: Whyalla Special Education Centre
- Local Partnership: Whyalla
- Tenure: 22/01/2027 to 26/01/2028
- Fraction of time: 1.0
- Subject: Special School to Year 12
- Salary: $84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions
- School Website:

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.

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📌 TEMPORARY TEACHER - WHYALLA SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTRE - SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)*
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Whyalla