A unique and rare opportunity exists for an educational leader with a passion for inclusive practices and supporting students with disabilities in the foundation year of the new secondary school in the Logan area.

If you are ready to help shape an inclusive school culture from the ground up and make a lasting difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply today.

Job details

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Step Into Your Next Chapter:

In 2027 a new secondary school will be opened in the Logan area to provide for the Brighter Futures of approximately 660 year 7 and 8 students.

The successful applicant will have a high level of knowledge about supporting students with disabilities and the skills and attributes to build a sustainable and successful inclusive practices culture.

You will build the capability of all staff in differentiation and contribute to the provision of quality education programs for all students.

The successful applicant will have strategic leadership skills and abilities in building a new program in a new school and the complexities that this brings is essential.

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.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities,

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a CV of not more than three pages which includes two referees, one of which must be a current supervisor.
• Attach a two page response addressing only the first three criteria as outlined in the "how you will be assessed"
• 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER691796_26T Role Description (PDF, 292KB)
  Role Description