Sunshine Beach State School is seeking an experienced and passionate educational leader to join our team as Head of Special Education Services (HOSES). In this important role, you will ensure equity and excellence for students with a disability by driving and championing an inclusive culture and school-wide practices. You will lead the development, review and implementation of high-quality teaching and learning reasonable adjustments, ensuring alignment with current policies and legislation. With a strong focus on developing each learner in a challenging yet supportive environment, you will work collaboratively with staff, students and families to improve outcomes for our learners. You will contribute to our school environment where all students feel supported, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

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About Us

Sunshine Beach State School was established in 1982. It is located on the western boundary of Noosa National Park and services the urban communities of Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach and Peregian. We are located on the western boundary of Noosa National Park, and prides itself on being the first accredited Glasser Quality School in Australia.

We are committed to nurturing the whole child - intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, culturally and creatively. Our school culture is underpinned by high expectations, positive relationships, and a shared belief in the potential of every learner. Through the lens of Glasser's Choice Theory, we focus on fulfilling students' five basic needs - Belonging, Power, Freedom, Fun, and Survival - to create a supportive and joyful learning environment where students are empowered to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour.

About the Role

As a key member of the school leadership team, you will foster a culture of equity and excellence for students with disability. This role will lead the delivery of high-quality, individualised teaching and adjustments, aligned with current legislation and departmental policies, to meet the diverse learning needs of every student. As a newly established leadership position, you will have the opportunity to shape and define the role's future direction within the school and lead the development and refinement of a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. If you are committed to inclusive education and driven to achieve positive outcomes for students, we encourage you to apply and become part of our exceptional team in an outstanding coastal community.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of high-quality, inclusive special education services across the school, ensuring compliance with current legislation and the Disability Standards for Education.
• Lead the Learning Engagement Team and oversee case management for students requiring targeted intervention or significant adjustments, ensuring equitable access to learning and appropriate support.
• Provide expert advice and build staff capability by supporting teachers and the leadership team to plan, implement and monitor effective reasonable adjustments and inclusive teaching practices for students with diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to develop and implement personalised, evidence-informed approaches that strengthen student engagement, achievement and inclusion.
• Use data and strategic resource management to drive improvement, overseeing school-wide systems for monitoring student disability data and managing human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve equitable student outcomes.

Highly Desirable Skills and Experiences:

• Previous experience in special education and inclusive practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop an effective school-wide multi-tiered system of support
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build productive partnerships with students, families, staff and external agencies
• Experience in case management, personalised learning plan development and collaborative practices.
• Willingness to learn, model and embed Glasser and Choice Theory approaches across the school to support student engagement, promote responsible decision-making and build a strong culture of care and respect.

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 work history); and
• 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.

• NCR703752_26P - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants