Head of Special Education Services (H02) - Warrigal Road State School

Head of Special Education Services (H02) - Warrigal Road State School

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Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Warrigal Road State School is seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Special Education Services to lead and inspire our inclusive learning environment.

Job details

Position status : Fixed Term Temporary

Position type : Full-time

Occupational group : Education & Training

Classification : Stream 2 / HO2

Workplace Location : Warrigal Road State School

Job ad reference : QLD / MSR615779 / 25T

Closing date : 05-Feb-2025

Yearly salary : $148205 - $150827

Fortnightly salary : $5680.70 - $5781.20

Job duration : A period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.

About the School

Warrigal Road State School is a community of learners who work together to continuously improve the quality of education we deliver for our students. We are proud of the achievements of our school and are excited about the future.

Your Role

As the Head of Special Education at Warrigal Road State School, you will lead and deliver the following key tasks :

• Manage and Coordinate Support : Oversee the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program (SEP) and / or Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP).
• Leadership and Management : Lead and manage the SEP and / or ECDP to provide essential advice to classroom teachers for students with disabilities.
• High-Quality Advice : Offer expert advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers, and other school staff to develop, plan, and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.
• Targeted Teaching : Coordinate and provide intensive, targeted teaching for students requiring additional intervention.
• Case Management : Support and / or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments.
• Access to Specialist Services : Support classroom teachers and other school staff to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and necessary supports.
• School Decision-Making : Participate actively in school decision-making processes and professional development to contribute to the school's goals, vision, and planning.
• Data Systems Management : Implement and coordinate school-wide systems, including data systems, to monitor students with disabilities and record the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disabilities (NCCD).
• Community Partnerships : Establish and maintain partnerships with parents, government agencies, and community groups to support students with disabilities.
• Resource Management : Manage human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve the school's goals.

Interested? To Apply :

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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