A staffer at the Endeavour Hills Specialist School in Melbourne’s south-east has been charged with child sexual abuse offences.
In a letter to parents and carers, the school’s principal said the charges related to Roshelle Kassab, an education support staff member employed at the school since January.
“I acknowledge that this notification may trigger a range of emotions, and that it will impact people in different ways,” the letter read.
“Our student wellbeing team is available if your child is impacted by this news or any possible conversations about it by students on or outside of school grounds.”
The letter did not specify what the alleged offences were or whether they took place at the school.
Opened in 2022, Endeavour Hills Specialist School serves students with special needs, including intellectual disabilities and autism, from the ages of 5 to 18.
The school had 225 students enrolled according to its latest census from August last year.
A Department of Education spokesperson said the reports were concerning but did not comment further citing an ongoing police investigation.
“Our current priority is to ensure full support is available to any students or staff impacted,” the spokesperson said.
Ms Kassab is no longer working at Endeavour Hills Specialist School.
Victoria Police were not able to confirm details about the charges.
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