Temporary Teacher - Special Education Teacher (multiple Positions)*
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Salary range
Closing date
15 October 2026
Posted 16 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Whyalla Special Education Centre
School type
Co-educational
Year range
U
School staff (FTE)
23.3
10.8 teaching · 12.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
5.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
63
Indigenous students
43%
Language other than English
3%
Girls vs boys
14 girls · 49 boys
22%
78%
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
More disadvantage
Average
More advantage
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
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.
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. …
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. …