Special Education Support Officer jobs

Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Driver Secondary School

Job title Special Education Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 22/01/2027

Salary $76,477 - $87,191 Location Palmerston

Position number 18063 RTF 359023 Closing 28/10/2026

Contact officer Elizabeth Andrade, Assistant Principal on 08 8997 7900 or elizabeth.andrade@education.nt.gov.au

About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359023
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability
by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact
officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be
granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
To assist teachers in implementing educational programs for students aged 12-18 years who have severe intellectual and/or multiple and profound
disabilities and provide feedback to teachers to allow program modification and accurate assessments to be made.
Context statement
Driver Secondary School is expanding to be a full comprehensive high school offering education from Year 7 through to Year 12 by 2029, providing
a seamless and inclusive learning environment that caters to a diverse range of student interests and abilities. Our curriculum is guided by the
Australian Curriculum and the South Australian Certificate of Education for senior years students, and our school is designed to deliver the
Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training, with all students on a Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training pathway
ensuring that students meet the academic standards required for successful completion of secondary education. In addition to a strong academic
curriculum, the school incorporates Vocational Education and Training pathways, enabling students to gain practical skills and industry-recognised
qualifications alongside their academic studies. This dual focus equips students with both the knowledge and competencies necessary to pursue
further education, training, or direct entry into the workforce, fostering well-rounded, future-ready graduates. Driver Secondary School is
committed to providing an inclusive educational environment that values and responds to the diverse cultural backgrounds, learning needs, abilities
and support needs of students across Year 7-12.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively with the Special Education Centre’s staff to assist in the planning, preparation, implementation, and assessment of

individualised educational programs including effective strategies for students with profound hearing loss.
2. Effectively communicate with students, families and work colleagues whilst maintaining confidentiality.
3. Prioritise and perform work tasks in a reliable manner, both as a team member and independently whilst adhering to school and department

policies.
4. Provide ongoing feedback regarding the progress of individual students and contribution to the programming.
5. Assist with the supervision and instruction of students in classrooms, within one to one and small group situations as identified by the SEC

PLT Leader and in extra activities including excursions, camps and during recess and lunch as required.
6. Manage and complete a range of administrative tasks including word processing, data entry, photocopying, bookbinding, laminating, classroom

displays and SAMS entry in a timely manner.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated successful experience working with students with learning support needs to provide learning opportunities and recognised

interventions to address deficits in areas such as communication, self-regulation, social/interpersonal skills, and functional academic skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to assist with students learning, educational progress and inclusion of students with hearing impairments or the ability

to quickly acquire this knowledge.
3. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and successfully develop effective partnerships with students, parents, and

colleagues.
4. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work successfully independently and as part of a team,

exercising sound judgement.
5. Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to show empathy, patience and work effectively in a dynamic and challenging environment.
6. Current first aid qualifications or the ability to be able to obtain one.
Desirable
1. Certificate/ Diploma in Auslan or similar.
2. NT Drivers Licence (and additional LR licence) or the ability to be able to obtain one.
Further information
• Multiple positions are available, either ongoing or for a fixed period, and applicants are encouraged to contact the panel chair for further