Yeppoon State School - Special Education Program is seeking a Head of Special Education Services (H01) to lead and inspire a dedicated team, delivering personalised and inclusive education for students with diverse learning needs.

Experience in special education leadership and inclusive education practices will be highly regarded.

Apply now and make a lasting difference in every student’s journey!

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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:

Yeppoon State School - Special Education Program provides inclusive and personalised learning for students with diverse educational needs from Early Childhood to Year 6.

Located on the Capricorn Coast, the program is supported by specialist teachers and dedicated staff who work collaboratively with students, families and the wider school community to help every learner achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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.

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 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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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
  
  CQR691583_26E Role Description (PDF, 291KB)
  Role Description