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

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated HOSES to deliver the school inclusion framework across three school's within the cluster with Baralaba State School as the base. This position will share on a 0.2 FTE with Theodore State School and Bauhinia State School to ensure consistent delivery and implementation of the department's inclusion vision.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About Baralaba State School

Baralaba State School is a K-10, unique school that prides ourselves on the inclusive environment at the school. A school of over 60% students identified as First Nation's heritage.

Community connections and a dedicated P&C, ensures our students are provided with multiple opportunities throughout the year. Positive school environment from the landscape to the classroom, we continue to work towards ensuring all members of our community are proud of.

Our two priorities of Pedagogy and Cultural Capabilities, will see the development of a whole school culture fixed around best practice and understanding of our students.

About The Role

• 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.
• Form and maintain partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups to support students with disability.
• Manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve goals.
  
  
  

About You

Ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and attributes

• Have a strong sense of community feel, working as part of a team and being able to connect with a diverse range of people.
• Passion for improving student outcomes.
• Supporting the wellbeing and welfare of all staff and incorporating a positive outlook to enhance school culture.
• Willing to take risks that positively impact student learning outcomes.
• Work diligently with a team of school leaders.
• Utilise resources effectively, to ensure tasks are completed.
  
  
  

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

Interested? 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 written statement in response to 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).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.  Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

Occupational group Education & Training