Mount Isa Special School is Queensland's most remote and rural special school, set against the striking backdrop of red hills and a major mining operation. We deliver highly individualised learning programs to Prep-Year 12 students with intellectual disabilities and/or multiple impairments, including physical, visual, hearing, and autism spectrum disorders. Join our supportive team committed to preparing students for positive, productive futures through personalised learning and strong family partnerships.

Job details

Mount Isa Special School is committed to ensuring all of our students have the opportunity to learn and achieve the highest outcomes they can in a personalised learning program drawn from all areas of the school curriculum.  Our school delivers personalised curriculum and support for Prep - Year 12 students.  Our students in Prep to Year 10 students access the Australian Curriculum at a different year level partial, or a highly individualised curriculum with support of the General Capabilities to access the curriculum.  For our Year 11 and 12 students, they access learning via our Senior Schooling program that draws from the Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement. Our inclusive approach is grounded in the Disability Standards for Education, ensuring every student accesses a rigorous, engaging curriculum tailored to their unique strengths and needs.

For lifestyle information please see this video.

Current Opportunities:

• Special Education - Prep-6 (Permanent)
• Special Education - Prep-10 (Permanent)

What We Offer

• Generous rural teacher incentives
• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation and housing support

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit Mount Isa Special School website here  
📄 Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF (PDF) 

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)
  Role Description