Department of Education Victoria – Macedon Ranges VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School

SMRSS is a dual-campus P¿12 specialist school providing an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment for students with mild, moderate or profound intellectual disability. The school recognises that each student has unique strengths, interests and learning needs, with a number of students also presenting with additional needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), behavioural challenges, mobility considerations and complex medical needs.

SMRSS is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based educational practices that support student engagement, communication, wellbeing and independence. School-wide approaches includeSchool-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS),Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)andZones of Regulation, which provide consistent frameworks to support students across learning and social environments.

Teaching and Learning

SMRSS has a well-established curriculum, supported by developed scope and sequences aligned with theVictorian CurriculumandVictorian Pathways Certificate (VPC). Teaching and learning programs are designed to respond to the individual strengths, interests and needs of each student, with a strong focus on functional learning, communication, wellbeing, independence and preparation for life beyond school.

Students are supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team that includes classroom teachers, learning specialists, leading teachers, allied health professionals, careers staff and wellbeing staff.



This collaborative approach ensures that students receive targeted support across academic, social, emotional, communication, behavioural and vocational domains.

Each student has anIndividual Education Plan (IEP)developed through assessment and in consultation with families as part of theStudent Support Group (SSG)process. This collaborative planning ensures that individual learning goals are meaningful, achievable and responsive to each student's needs, aspirations and future pathways.

Co-Curricular and Enrichment Opportunities

SMRSS prides itself on providing students with rich and varied opportunities to develop their skills, interests, confidence and independence beyond the classroom. These opportunities include:

- A varied specialist program, providing students with opportunities to develop skills and interests across a range of curriculum and specialist areas.
- Community access programs, supporting students to develop independence, social skills and functional skills within authentic community settings.
- Camps and specialised experiences, including unique opportunities such as the Alpine Ride, which challenge students, build resilience and promote independence.
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, aligned with student interests, strengths and future career aspirations.
- Biannual Debutant Ball and Senior School Production, providing opportunities for students to develop confidence, social skills,



creativity and performance skills while celebrating their achievements.
- Whole-school celebrations and events, including sports days, 100 Days of Prep, Book Week and other community-building activities.
- Enrichment programs, including opportunities such as driver education, CFA engagement and first aid, supporting students to develop practical life skills and greater independence.
- Preparing Students for the Future
- A key focus of SMRSS is preparing students for successful transitions into adulthood and life beyond school. Through personalised learning, community access, vocational opportunities and strong connections with families and external agencies, students are supported to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required for their preferred future pathways.
- The school's commitment to individualised learning, evidence-based practice and team-oriented partnerships ensures that every student is supported to participate, achieve and experience success. SMRSS celebrates the diversity and strengths of its students and strives to create meaningful opportunities for every young person to develop their independence, build positive relationships and contribute to their community.

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School is a Dual-Campus, Dual-Mode school. Staff are required to work across campus.

Selection Criteria

KSC 1 Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

KSC 2 Demonstrated capability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships between people with disability, their parents and carers, other organisations or agencies and the wider community.

KSC 3 Demonstrated understanding of i

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