Head Of Special Education Services (H01) - Moura State School - Special Education Program

Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Moura State School - Special Education Program

Education (Organisation site )
South East Region - Early Childhood and State Schools Division

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Head of Special Education Services (HoSES) to lead our dedicated team in providing exceptional educational support to students with diverse learning needs. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality special education programs that promote inclusivity and student success.

Job details

Position status

Position status Fixed Term Temporary

Position type

Position type Full-time

Occupational group

Occupational group Education &
Training

Classification

Classification Stream 2 /HO1

Workplace Location

Workplace Location Central West Qld

Job ad reference

Job ad reference QLD/CQR573728/24T

Closing date 07-Jul-2024

Yearly salary

Yearly salary $136979 - $139400

Fortnightly salary

Fortnightly salary $5250.40 - $5343.20

Job duration

Job duration Until 13 December 2024 unless advised otherwise

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are:
a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

About Moura State School:

To help ensure the community's children are ready for the future, the school engages quality staff (including specialist teachers), uses a range of ICTs (including interactive technologies in every classroom), provides a range of learning programs, enjoys commitment of a dedicated P&
C Association and makes links with the community. A well-resourced and staffed Special Education Program is also based at the school to support our community. The school community values high and consistent expectations around behaviour. It promotes all members to be safe, be learning, be courteous and be responsible.

Your role:

The HoSES is a cluster position based at Moura State School. The successful person would travel to the surrounding communities of Theodore, Banana and Bauhinia as well as work at both the Primary and Secondary schools in Moura. Thus an understanding and capacity to work across grades from Prep to Year 12 is advantageous. Accommodation is available for the successful applicant. As the Head of Special Education Services, you will:

• Promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability.
• Develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance to related legislation and policies.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program.
• Lead and manage the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program to provide advice to classroom teachers for students with disability as needed.
• Provide high quality advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers and other school staff to develop, plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disability.
• Coordinate and provide intensive targeted teaching for students requiring intervention.
• Provide, support and/or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments.
• Support classroom teachers and other school staff to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and supports as needed.
• Participate in school decision making processes as well as professional development to contribute to school goals, vision and planning.
• Implement and coordinate school-wide systems including data systems to monitor students with disability and record the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.

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 .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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