Southern Autistic School (SAS) is a specialist school dedicated to the education of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and with significant deficits in language. SAS provides evidence based educational programs to meet the learning needs of children with a diagnosis of ASD. A focus of the current Strategic Plan is making the school a centre of excellence and expertise in the delivery of education for students with autism. There are four sub schools on the same campus.

The classroom teacher is supported by a teaching assistant. Speech pathologists support the development of individual communication programs and occupational therapists add to the comprehensive educational team. The Mental Health Practitioner will work with a clinical psychologist and experienced Social Worker to support families and students to further enhance wellbeing across the school.

Vision Statement: The SAS vision for students is to develop lifelong learners who have a sense of belonging and are encouraged to implement their skills and knowledge to make choices and accept responsibility for their decisions. Our school values are: ‘I am Safe, I am a Learner and I Belong’.

The role is 0.6 (22.8 hours/week- 3 days) at ES Range 4 salary

Refer to full Job Advertisement # 1485146 in School Jobs Vic:

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

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Salary range stated refers to FTE; role is 0.6 and is paid at 0.6 of Pro-rata salary

Includes accrued paid, non-working Department of Education (DE) school holiday periods within contract dates and Superannuation payments in addition to the Salary Band advertised

Applicants to apply in DE School Jobs Vic portal only: School Jobs Vic | vic.gov.au

Applications to comprise:

document addressing Key Selection Criteria listed in School Jobs Vic Job Number 1485146

Resume

Letter of Application

Job commences Monday 6th October, 2025

Applications close in School Jobs Vic Monday 25th August 2025