We are looking for a future focused leader to lead our Special Education Program at Blackwater State School and provide administration support to three small school in the cluster to support the Department's strategy of Brighter Futures.

Apply now - If you believe every student has the ability to achieve excellence through inclusive practices and you are passionate about continuous improvement.

Job details

About the Department

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About Us

Our school has a focus on excellence through high expectations, community partnerships, inclusive education and enrichment academic activities.  We are a collaborative team in a supportive environment with close connections to community. 

The cluster consists of Blackwater State School (FTE: 0.80) - Bluff State School (FTE: 0.06) - Dingo State School (FTE 0.07) - Duaringa State School (FTE 0.07).

* Department Teacher housing may be available.

About the Role

As the Head of Special Education Services, you will gain experience in building staff capability, ensuring compliance with NCCD and improving student outcomes through continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• Provide administration support to three other small schools one day per week.

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 understand your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section. 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CQR688131_26P - Role Description (PDF, 326KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants