Croydon Special Developmental School is a school for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.

Our vision is forall studentsto be given every opportunity to reach their full potential and be encouraged to develop maximum independence according to their ability. The learning experiences and needs of students are central to all decision making. A positive self-image is crucial to the learning process and is nurtured ensuring each student experiences success. We are implementing Positive Education and the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework. Our school values are care, share, do your best and be safe.

Students are aged between 4.8 and 18 years and are grouped in classes according to age and student needs. Individual Education Programs are provided for all students in the school by a multi-disciplinary team including parents/care givers, teachers andeducation supportstaff, including allied health staff. The school has four sections
- Early Education, Junior, Primary, Secondary and Transition.

We have a comprehensive and challenging curriculum based on the Victorian Curriculum A-D and emphasis on particular curriculum areas relates directly to individual needs, abilities and interests. Classrooms are staffed with Special Education trained teachers and teacher assistants. There are specialist staff allocated to Hydrotherapy/Swimming, PE and Library. Whilst communication forms the core of the curriculum, where appropriate, emphasis is also placed on independent living skills, social behaviour, functional academic skills and recreation.
An allied health team consisting ofa physiotherapist, speech pathologists, an occupational therapist and allied health assistants also supports students' to participate in their educational program.



The school also supports the health and welfare of students by employing a nurse and a family support coordinator.

Location Profile

Croydon Special Developmental School is a school for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.

Our vision is forall studentsto be given every chance to reach their full potential and be encouraged to develop maximum independence according to their ability. The learning experiences and needs of students are central to all decision making. A positive self-image is crucial to the learning process and is nurtured ensuring each student experiences success. We are implementing Positive Education and the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework. Our school values are care, share, do your best and be safe.

Students are aged between 4.8 and 18 years and are grouped in classes according to age and student needs. Individual Education Programs are provided for all students in the school by a multi-disciplinary team including parents/care givers, teachers andeducation supportstaff, including allied health staff. The school has four sections
- Early Education, Junior, Primary, Secondary and Transition.

We have a comprehensive and challenging curriculum based on the Victorian Curriculum A-D and emphasis on particular curriculum areas relates directly to individual needs, abilities and interests.



Classrooms are staffed with Special Education trained teachers and teacher assistants. There are specialist staff allocated to Hydrotherapy/Swimming, PE and Library. Whilst communication forms the core of the curriculum, where appropriate, emphasis is also placed on independent living skills, social behaviour, functional academic skills and recreation.
An allied health team consisting ofa physiotherapist, speech pathologists, an occupational therapist and allied health assistants also supports students' to participate in their educational program. The school also supports the health and welfare of students by employing a nurse and a family support coordinator.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in

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