Classification: Classroom Teacher
Salary: $108,619 - $129,106 plus superannuation
Position No: Specialist Teachers (Disability Education)
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 April 2026
Contact Officer: Dannielle Oates on [email protected]
Specialist Teachers (Disability Education) – Primary and Secondary: permanent and temporary positions
Join our team of passionate teachers in ACT public schools and make a real difference in the lives of students. We are seeking qualified specialist teachers with disability education experience for primary and secondary positions across a range of local and specialist schools in Canberra.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive pay: Enjoy some of the best teacher pay and conditions in Australia. Starting at $91,396 for graduate teachers and experienced teachers earning between $108,619 and $129,106.
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Generous superannuation12.5%.
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Relocation support: Up to AUD $12K reimbursement for interstate and international teachers, plus extra for dependents.
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Salary packaging: Options with full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Supportive environment: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Why join us?
- Career growth: Benefit from the 3-year New Educator Support Program and leadership pathways to fast-track your career.
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Work-life balance: Enjoy short commutes as every ACT public school is within a 30-minute drive, giving you more time for what matters.
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Focus on wellbeing: Work under an Enterprise Agreement that prioritises teacher wellbeing and reduced workloads.
About the ACT Education Directorate:
We deliver high-quality public education for children and young people across the ACT. Our mission is to provide excellent, fair and equitable learning opportunities where every student feels safe, valued and supported to thrive.
ACT public schools educate more than 50,000 students across 93 schools including early childhood schools, preschools, primary schools, high schools, colleges and specialist school settings.
Students with disability and diverse learning needs are welcome to attend their local school, where they will be supported with reasonable adjustments. ACT public schools have access to the Education Directorate’s Allied Health Service, School Psychology Service and evidence-based professional learning.
In addition, there are 4 specialist schools providing education settings for students with moderate, severe or profound intellectual disability: Cranleigh (kindergarten to year 6) and Black Mountain School (years 7-12) on Canberra’s northside and Malkara (preschool to year 6) and The Woden School (years 7-12) on the southside.
Learn more about how we support students with disability by visiting the ACT Education Directorate website and read our Inclusive Education: A Disability Inclusion Strategy for ACT Public Schools 2024-2034.
About the role:
As an inclusive and diversity teacher in an ACT public school, you will:
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Contribute to whole school planning and the development of a fully inclusive school culture.
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Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) tailored to students’ unique learning needs and goals.
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Provide explicit instruction and direct support to students with diverse abilities, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
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Lead Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and other paraprofessional staff working with students under your care.
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Provide professional guidance and support to non-specialist teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) on differentiation and inclusive practices.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, support staff, and families, to optimise student outcomes.
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Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as necessary, and lead the collection of evidence for NCCD compliance.
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Support the school to meet its obligations under the Disability Standards for Education 2005.
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Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in disability and inclusion.
What we’re looking for:
- Qualifications and experience: A recognised tertiary teaching qualification, with a specialisation in disability education or equivalent and/or demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, intellectual disabilities and learning difficulties.
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Passion for care: Empathetic, patient and adaptable, driven by a genuine passion for empowering every student to thrive and succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Commitment: An ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and the community, and a commitment to nurturing student wellbeing.
Eligibility requirements:
To apply, you must have:
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A recognised 4-year full-time tertiary teaching qualification.
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ACT Teacher Quality Institute Teacher Registration (or eligibility to apply).
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Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration (or eligibility to apply).
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Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa.
How to apply:
Apply via our job portal with:
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Your resume/CV detailing your experience and teaching qualifications.
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A statement (maximum 3 pages) showing how your experience fits with the 7 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership’s (AITSL) teacher standards.
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Your academic transcripts (preferably certified).
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Evidence of your current teacher registration or, if you are still studying, evidence of enrolment in an accredited initial teacher education course.
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Contact details for two teaching referees.
For more information on applying for an ACT public school teaching role, visit the website.
The ACT Education Directorate is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. Visit the website to find out more about rewarding careers when you teach in Canberra.
All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are made on the basis that you satisfy all relevant pre-employment checks. All new ACTPS employees must complete pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold Mandatory Registration to Teach in the ACT (Active TQI and Working with Vulnerable People Registration).
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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