Happy Valley State School is seeking applications from dedicated and capable leaders to fill the position of Head of Special Education Services within the Happy Valley cluster.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support inclusive education practices across the school community while working collaboratively with staff, students and families to improve educational outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.

Job details

About Happy Valley State School:

Happy Valley State School has proudly served the Mount Isa community since 1932. Our vision is to develop learners that think, connect, innovate and celebrate. We foster a positive and inclusive culture where students are supported to feel safe, engaged and successful in their learning.

Our school maintains strong community connections through participation in local events including Anzac Day, the Isa Street Parade, Eisteddfod competitions, Rock Pop Mime and local sporting competitions.

Located in one of Queensland's premier mining regions, Happy Valley State School offers the opportunity to live and work within a vibrant regional community.

About the Happy Valley Cluster:

• Base School: Happy Valley State School - 0.90 FTE
• Mount Isa School of the Air - 0.10 FTE

About the Role:

As the Head of Special Education Services, you will lead inclusive education practices and support improved learning outcomes for students with disability across the Happy Valley cluster.

Reporting to the Principal, you will work collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, families and external agencies to ensure students receive high quality support, reasonable adjustments and targeted interventions aligned with departmental policies and legislative requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the Special Education Program to provide advice and support for students with disability.
• Supporting teachers to implement inclusive teaching practices and reasonable adjustments.
• Coordinating targeted intervention and case management for students requiring additional support.
• Supporting staff to access specialist services, professional development and additional supports.
• Participating in school planning and decision-making processes.
• Implementing and overseeing school-wide systems and NCCD processes.
• Building strong partnerships with families, community groups and external agencies.
• Managing human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve educational goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and student-focused leader to contribute to inclusive education within a supportive school and regional community.

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.

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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR689708_26T - Role Description (PDF, 327KB)
  Role Description