Jinibara State School is seeking a passionate and committed leader for the position of Head of Special Education Services.

We are looking for an experienced and strategic leader to implement inclusive practices and differentiation across the school, whilst supporting the educational outcomes and pathways for students with disability.

If you are driven to make a meaningful impact in an inclusive educational setting, we encourage you to apply and join the team.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

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.

Who We Are:

Jinibara State School is a vibrant, community-focused primary school located in Narangba, Queensland. Committed to nurturing every student's potential, the school offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment from Prep to Year 6. With a strong focus on academic excellence, wellbeing, and respectful relationships, Jinibara encourages students to be responsible, resilient, and ready to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities. 

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR664787_25T Role Description (PDF, 180KB)
  Role Description