Caboolture Special School is seeking a dedicated PBL Teacher to lead whole-school Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) systems and strengthen student wellbeing, engagement and behaviour outcomes. The successful applicant will lead the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of Tier 1 PBL systems to promote safe, respectful, inclusive and engaging learning environments. The role also involves collaborating with school leaders to develop and evaluate Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports, building staff capability, leading the PBL Teacher Aide team and implementing evidence-informed practices aligned with the school's Annual Implementation Plan (AIP). Working collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies, the PBL Teacher will support improved student engagement, attendance and behaviour outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

PBL Leadership

• Lead the school's Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework and action plan, including the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of Tier 1 whole-school systems
• Coordinate consistent behavioural expectations, teaching matrices, acknowledgement and reinforcement practices across classrooms and other school settings
• Monitor implementation fidelity, review behaviour support procedures and embed preventative, restorative and inclusive approaches.
• Work with Deputy Principals on behaviour incidents, support plans, student reintegration and the development and evaluation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
• Lead and supervise the PBL Teacher Aide team, aligning programs, deployment and interventions with student and school priorities, and evaluating their impact.
• Contribute to Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) priorities for wellbeing, engagement and inclusion

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver targeted learning in self-regulation, social-emotional skills, behavioural expectations and wellbeing.
• Model evidence-informed inclusive teaching and behaviour support practices, and provide targeted student interventions
• Assess, monitor and report on student learning, engagement and behavioural progress

Data and Continuous Improvement

• Collect and analyse behaviour, attendance and engagement data to identify trends, guide intervention planning and improve Tier 1, 2 and 3 supports
• Coordinate data reviews, evaluate PBL initiatives and provide reports and recommendations to school leadership for improvement planning

Capability Development

• Deliver professional learning, coaching and mentoring for teachers and teacher aides in PBL, inclusion, proactive behaviour support and restorative practices.
• Support new staff induction into school-wide behaviour systems
• Lead PBL Teacher Aide capability development and contribute to performance processes with the relevant Deputy Principal and Business Manager

Collaboration and Community Partnerships

• Collaborate with school leaders, the Guidance Officer, therapists, staff, families and external agencies to improve student behaviour, attendance, engagement and wellbeing
• Participate in case management, targeted intervention planning across levels of support
• Coordinate Teacher Aide involvement, maintain positive stakeholder relationships and uphold departmental policies and professional standards

Performance Indicators

• Consistent implementation and improvement of Tier 1 PBL practices and strengthened Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.
• Effective assistance to school leaders with behaviour incidents, reintegration and follow-up
• Improved engagement, attendance and participation, with fewer behavioural incidents and restrictive practices
• Routine use of student data to guide decisions, interventions and school improvement priorities
• Increased staff capability, effective PBL Teacher Aide coordination and AIP progress

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration.
• Knowledge of PBL, inclusive education and effective behaviour support practices
• Ability to lead coaching, professional learning, data-informed decisions and change
• Capacity to lead whole-school Tier 1 systems and collaborate on Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

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