Head Of Special Education Services (Ho1) - Elimbah State School - Special Education Program

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a permanent Head of Special Education Services to join our collaborative and enthusiastic leadership team.Your focus will be on educational leadership, participating in delivering the vision of State Schools Division, developing the quality of teaching and learning, nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.This Head of Special Education Services position will include a teaching role and leadership of the school’s Student Support Team. Apply now to work in a peaceful location that balances quiet rural living and urban convenience. The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About the School Elimbah is a semi-rural locality in the City of Moreton Bay, just 58 kilometres north of Brisbane's central business district. Elimbah State School is proud of our small-school, country feel, providing families with a caring and supportive learning environment. Our school has a strong sense of community that is driven by positive partnerships between teachers, parents and our extended school community. We offer a well-rounded curriculum offering opportunities for success across academia, sports and The Arts. Our focus is for every child to experience success and develop a positive approach to learning. About the Role This position includes both a teaching role and leadership of the school's Student Support Team . The position is line-managed by the Principal and is part of the Leadership Team . The Head of Special Education Services is accountable to and works under the direction of the Principal or delegate. Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Promoting an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability. Developing and supporting high-quality teaching and adjustments for students with disability, in line with relevant legislation and policies. Connecting with internal and external stakeholders to lead the development of approaches that enhance curriculum engagement for students and families within the community. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 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 written response (2-page maximum) to the "How you will be assessed" section of 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. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr