Special Education Teacher (RRI 077)

Location Profile

Teach at Lake Colac School ¿ Where Evidence-Based Practice Meets the
Learning and Wellbeing Needs of All Students
To see our staff and students in action, and why you should apply to work in
our school, start by visiting our website at www.lakecolacschool.vic.edu.au or
organise a school visit with us now.
Lake Colac School (LCS) is a dynamic and inclusive specialist school located in
the regional town of Colac, serving students with diverse learning needs from
Early Education through to the year they turn 18. We provide contemporary,
research-based education and wellbeing programs for students across a broad
catchment area that includes Colac and the surrounding coastal district.
Our students have a diagnosis of intellectual disability¿ranging from mild to
profound¿and many present with additional needs, which make them
suitable for the tailored education that they receive from our expert staff.
Every day, our staff make a tangible difference in the lives of these young
people by creating supportive, structured, and joyful learning environments
where every student can thrive.
Our Approach to Teaching and Learning
At Lake Colac School, teaching is grounded in the science of learning and
evidence-based pedagogies. Our programs are designed using Cognitive Load
Theory, Explicit Instruction, and whole-school systems and supports to ensure
that teaching is clear, purposeful, and accessible to every learner.

We provide:
¿ Very small class sizes (from 5 up to 13 students) that enable
meaningful connections and targeted teaching.
¿ Multiple teacher aides in each classroom, ensuring every s…