Special School Education Support

Emerson School · Dandenong, VIC

Employment

Part time, Fixed term

Subject

Special Education

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

18 July 2026

2 days left

Posted 16 Jul 2026

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About Emerson School

Enrolment

371

Total students

69%

Boys

31%

Girls

Staffing

62.7

Teaching FTE

50.2

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

953

ICSEA value

26th percentile · Average SES

Diversity

52%

EAL/D Background

3%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Location Profile

A Profile of Emerson SchoolOpening in 1973, Emerson has made a huge impact in the Specialist School sector pioneering various initiatives which all result in a better, more inclusive learning environment for the students.The success of educational programs at Emerson School gathered momentum in the 1990¿s. The school reached an enrolment of 200 in 1995, which was previously beyond the wildest dreams of special educators. The trend continued unabated with an enrolment of 300 being reached in 2003. The figure of 400 was reached in 2013, which has been maintained to this day.It is wonderful to be part of the Emerson educational environment where young five-year-olds are learning to optimize their learning capacity and 18-year-olds are developing a strong sense of independence and personal ambition. Emerson has developed an outstanding reputation for its Vocational Pathway Certificate studies that now include the following options: -·         Building and Construction Studies·         Child and Aged Care Studies·         Digital Media Studies·         Essential Food Studies·         Food and Hospitality Studies·         Horticultural Studies·         Industry and Enterprise Studies·         Merchandising and Retail Studies·         Performing Arts Studies·         Sport and Recreation Studies·         Visual Arts Studies·         Automotive StudiesEmerson is proud to be part of 110 years of development in Specialist Education in Victoria. On paper, our school provides for students with mild intellectual disabilities. However, we are unlocking the skills and tale…

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