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

About the role

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of complex disabilities and curriculum modification to ensure all students experience success.
• Ability to work as part of a classroom team with SSOs 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 willingness 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.

Pay

$84,971 – $123,236 per annum FTE (Teacher Conditions)

Schedule

• Tenure: 21 January 2027 to 26 January 2028
• Fraction: 1.0 FTE (full-time)
• Part-time and flexible arrangements will be considered

Site: Marion Primary School | Local Partnership: Marion Inland | Subject: Junior Primary to Year 2 | School website: http://www.marionps.sa.edu.au