Special Education Teacher

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) provided pay range This range is provided by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) Aspect is one of Australia’s largest autism‑specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism‑specific school programs in the world. A not‑for‑profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families to deliver evidence‑informed, person‑centred, family‑focused, and customer‑driven solutions. Aspect Treetop School Australia’s largest national provider of autism‑specific educational services. Full‑time and casual positions are available now. Teaching opportunities are available in the Aspect Distance Education Program (from Term 2). The role provides flexibility to work from home with some onsite requirements. Salary range $84,770 – $122,294 per annum plus superannuation (depending on accreditation level and years of experience), including a special education allowance. Location Aspect Treetop School, Ashford (Adelaide), South Australia. What you will do As a teacher at Aspect, you will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence‑informed best practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you will have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will work closely in a multidisciplinary team—including the student, family, teacher aide, school psychologist, speech therapists, and occupational therapists—to develop and deliver quality learning programmes. This wrap‑around, multi‑disciplinary approach provides learning experiences that support professional growth and enable you to reach your goals. "Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students... I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best." — Teacher, Aspect School For further information, please review the Position Profile. Qualifications Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB) registration to teach in SA Special Education qualification preferred, but all applications will be considered Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disabilities (desirable) South Australian Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment International police clearance may be required What we offer Ongoing professional learning opportunities and pathways for advancement Full‑time base salary of $84,770 – $122,294 per annum (depending on qualifications, accreditation, and relevant teaching experience) plus superannuation Salary packaging options to increase take‑home pay Employee referral incentives and access to a wide range of discounts through Fitness Passport and other partners Free counselling sessions via the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) To apply Click the green “I’m Interested” button, attach your resume, and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. We do not accept CVs directly via email. Expressions of interest are open and should be received prior to the end of Term 4. Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process. Next step after application submission Eligible candidates will be invited to a brief chat interview—similar to a first interview but with flexibility to complete at your own pace. The interview consists of five questions and takes about 20 minutes. While it’s best to complete it within 48 hours, you can pause and resume as needed. Check your junk or spam folder to ensure you don’t miss the invitation. Once completed, you’ll receive a personality profile highlighting your strengths. A member of the Aspect hiring team will reach out to you with the next steps or an update on your application, regardless of outcome. Successful candidates will be asked to provide statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level. If you don’t already have these, request them from previous employers to avoid delays. We are an inclusive employer Aspect is committed to increasing the number of autistic staff and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds—to apply. We have universal strategies to meet diverse needs in our hiring processes and can individualise them. #J-18808-Ljbffr