Raceview State School is seeking a leader who is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for every student to join our leadership team as Head of Special Education Services.

We are looking for an experienced instructional and inclusive leader who can inspire others, build strong relationships with staff, families and external agencies, and lead sustainable whole-school improvement.

You will be committed to developing the capability of your team, embedding high-quality inclusive practices, and creating a culture where every student is supported to achieve success.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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:

Raceview State School is a vibrant primary school catering for approximately 700 students from Prep to Year 6.

We have a strong focus on academic achievement and providing students with a safe, inclusive and high-quality learning environment.

Positive behaviour is actively encouraged and recognised through our school-wide rewards program, which supports a calm, respectful and productive atmosphere for learning.

Our staff are professional, dedicated and experienced, working in close partnership with students and families to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

At Raceview State School, we are committed to Becoming Better Together. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a genuine impact, work with a highly committed team, and help shape the future of inclusive education across our school.

You will llead inclusion in a vibrant and improvement-focused school.

Working alongside a collaborative leadership team, you will provide strategic leadership for inclusive education, leading a large multidisciplinary team of Inclusion teachers, Teacher Aides, therapists and support staff.

You will play a key role in strengthening Tier 1 practices, leading targeted intervention and complex case management, building staff capability, and driving improved outcomes for every student.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

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 will be assessedsection 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. 

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Principal James Howden on (07) 3814 4111 or email jhowd3@eq.edu.au.

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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR695779_26T Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description