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

Are you passionate about inclusive education and supporting students with additional needs?

Blackwater State School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) to lead inclusive practices and drive high-quality learning outcomes for all students.

In this key leadership role, you will guide curriculum and inclusion strategies, ensure supports and adjustments align with current legislation and policy, and foster strong connections with families and the wider community.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and lead a team committed to equity and excellence in education, we encourage you to apply.

About The Department

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. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About The School

Blackwater State School is a welcoming and inclusive community where every student is supported to achieve their full potential in a safe, respectful, and high-achieving environment. Guided by our core values of respect, responsibility, effort, and safety, we foster a culture that promotes academic success as well as social and emotional development. Our dedicated and experienced staff work together to deliver engaging learning experiences and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that inspire growth, creativity, and teamwork. Join the passionate team at Blackwater State School and be part of a school community that truly values every learner and their journey.

Your Opportunity

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.
  
  
  

The Head of Special Education reports to the Principal.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide evidence-based advice and guidance to the school leadership team, classroom teachers, and other stakeholders to develop, plan, and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with additional needs.
• Analyse student achievement data to inform and provide targeted intervention and case management for students requiring substantial or extensive support.
• Establish and maintain school-wide systems to monitor student progress and oversee the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).
• Work closely with school leadership teams, teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure a collaborative and inclusive approach to student success.
  
  
  

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

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