Yeppoon State School are seeking applications for a full-time Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) to join their school community to promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for our diverse learners.

Job details

About Yeppoon State School

The school, which opened in 1885, is Yeppoon's first and oldest school and was moved to its present location in 1957. The school is situated in the Rockhampton Regional Shire and is part of the Fitzroy-Central West Queensland Education Region.

The school campus is situated in 10.9 hectares of school grounds, which feature an environmental studies area, two sporting ovals and basketball court. The hilly terrain and building complexity combine to provide a unique and varied learning environment. The school has a 25 metre swimming pool, new multipurpose hall, new resource centre and generous teaching spaces which allow classes to spread out.  

The dedicated staff of teachers, aides, administration, cleaners and groundsman, coupled with the solid backing of parents and community, and the enthusiasm and energy of the students work together to provide a positive and supportive educational setting.  

The school provides a range of quality learning experiences for students from Prep to Year 6 and aims to follow its traditions whilst encompassing the changes essential to preparing our students for the challenges of their future.

About the Role

Yeppoon SS is seeking a passionate and dynamic Head of Special Education leader to join our Executive Leadership Team. With a vision of ensuring all students leaving our school are confident, literate learners, the Head of Special Education plays a vital role in supporting our students to successfully access the curriculum to become life long learners.

The successful applicant will be a team player with expert knowledge in creating engaging learning opportunites for a diverse range of students.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead the Special Education Program to provide essential guidance to classroom teachers for students with disabilities.
• Provide expert advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers, and other staff to develop, plan, and implement effective accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate and advise on targeted teaching for students requiring a continuum of support and intervention.
• Be part of a team that provides support, advice and advocacy when involved with case management for students needing tailored adjustments to student programming in the context of the special education program.
• Assist classroom teachers and other school staff in accessing departmental or external specialist services, professional development, and necessary supports.
• Participate in school decision-making processes and professional development to contribute to school goals, vision, and planning.
• Implement and coordinate school-wide systems, including data systems, to monitor students with disabilities and maintain the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disabilities.
• Build and sustain partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups to support students with disabilities.
• Manage and coordinate the provision of high-quality advice and support to inform curriculum design, inclusive pedagogical practices and delivery to ensure that all students can access and fully participate in learning alongside their similar-aged peers.

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.

Further information

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR597125_24T - Role Description (PDF, 241KB)
  Role Description