Applications are sought from teachers specialising in Special Education,

Job details

Kuraby Special School is a Prep – Year 12 school for students with a verified intellectual disability. Many students have additional disabilities such as ASD, physical impairment, hearing impairment and vision impairment. We provide highly individualised programs for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of the Australian Curriculum as well as addressing disability-specific issues within the areas of communication, social participation and emotional wellbeing, health and personal care, safety and access to learning. Our priority for 2025 is to ensure every student is being actively engaged in meaningful learning and making continuous progress.

Qualities most important for this role:

Empathy and patience - understand and respond calmly to student's individual needs 
Adaptability - able to modify teaching strategies and resources to suit a range of abilities and learning styles
Creativity - think outside the box to design engaging and accessible learning experiences for all students 
Knowledge of inclusive practices - apply strategies that promote equity, access and participation for all students 
Commitment to student progress - high expectations for every student's learning and celebrate progress

For further information about the school, click here to visit the school's website. 

See opportunities below: 

• Special Education- Years P-12

Essential skillls to have:
Knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and ability to differentiate to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners
Knowledge of a range of positive behaviour support strategies to engage students in learning 
Flexibility and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team 
Effective communication skills and ability to plan
Strong relational skills to support strong partnerships between staff, students and families and the wider school community

Awareness of the diverse range of learners in a special school setting 
Knowledge and experience using a range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication tools
Previous experience working in a special school setting

What is in it for you?

Teachers receive a full day of non-contact per fortnight 
Ongoing support available from Sector Leader, Engagement Team, Head of Department (Curriculum) and additional support provided for early career teachers or those new to special schools.

For further information about the incentives and benefits of working with the Department of Education please Click here.

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please Click Here.
• Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.
• Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights (if you're not already an Australian Citizen or resident).

How to apply:

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

Pre-service teachers and graduates are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

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)
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