Special Education - Classroom Teacher

Location Profile

Merri River School is a special school in Warrnambool which caters for students who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability. The school was founded in 1989 with a student population of 30. The current student population is 207. 

In 2020 the school moved into brand new premises on a 7 hectare site situated between Wollaston Road and the Merri River. 

Merri River School is a centre of excellence providing individualised programs for students with an intellectual disability.  The school caters for children aged between 5 to 18 in a small group environment in line with the Victorian Curriculum.  Each student has an Individual Learning Plan. 

The school is divided into four sub-schools: Junior Primary; Senior Primary; Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary.   

The school is well supported by therapists (speech, OT, physio and allied health), student wellbeing counsellor, and teacher assistants.  A Hands on Learning program provides additional support to students who are at risk of disengagement.  

We also offer a variety of specialist programs, including: Physical Education, STEM, Art, Music and Food Technologies.  

Some of our students have dual enrolment at a mainstream school when this has been deemed beneficial for the student¿s learning program. 

The oldest students either undertake VET or VPC program.  Students are also involved in a comprehensive work experience program. 

Curriculum
Programs are delivered within Department of Education guidelines and reflect the Victorian Curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the development of programs that address individu…