Are you a passionate leader with a deep commitment to inclusive education? Monto State High School is seeking a Head of Special Education Services to oversee and enhance our special education programs. This is a temporary full-time position until 26 June 2026, unless otherwise determined. If you are driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and champion the success of all students, we invite you to apply and be a part of our vibrant educational community.

This role is part of a cluster that includes Monto State School, Mulgildie State School, and Abercorn State School.

Job details

About Us:

Monto is a rural community based on a variety of primary production such as dairying, grazing, cropping and pig farming. Of recent years, local producers have diversified into alpacas, goats, horticultural products for export and olive growing. It is a community which has been required to diversify to ensure economic sustainability.

Monto State High School is a small stand-alone high school with students travelling from five primary schools in the area including a non-state school.

The school is situated in the second largest area of school grounds in Queensland. It has an extensive farm for the agricultural section, growing crops and raising cattle.  There is a full-size oval, indoor sports hall with basketball, netball and volleyball courts, access to tennis courts and other sports facilities. Other facilities include a resource centre, computer labs and computers with internet access in every general classroom.

About the Role:

As the Head of Special Education Services, you will promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability. Develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance to related legislation and policies. The Head of Special Education Services reports to the Principal.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and manage the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program to deliver high-quality advice and support for students with disability.
• Provide expert advice to school leadership, classroom teachers, and staff to plan, implement, and review effective reasonable adjustments for students with disability.
• Coordinate intensive targeted teaching and case management for students requiring substantial or extensive adjustments and intervention.
• Implement and oversee school-wide systems, including data collection and monitoring processes such as the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD), to inform planning and support.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with parents, external agencies, and community groups, while managing human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve school goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg 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.

• NCR678602_26T - Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants