Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Victoria Point State High School

Job Description

Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Victoria Point State High School Education (Organisation site)Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division Are you interested in promoting an inclusive culture and practices within a school community, ensuring equity and excellence for all students including those with a disability?Victoria Point State High School is looking for someone who is a dynamic and motivated educator, invested in supporting our teaching team in providing the necessary adjustments, to deliver quality outcomes for all of our students.The role of Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) is offered on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 12 months unless otherwise determined. 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, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About Victoria Point State High School Victoria Point State High School is situated within the Bayside growth corridor of the Redlands community. We improve student outcomes by developing an expert teaching team and effective pedagogy practices, and drive cultural change through collaborative practices. Our school is values and outcomes driven, where quality personalised learning delivers schooling that is futures focused. About the Role You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks: Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education and Inclusion Program. Lead and manage the Special Education Program and Inclusion 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 (literacy and numeracy support with the STLaN). Provide, support and/or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments. Support classroom teachers and other school staff to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and supports as needed. Participate in school decision making processes as well as professional development to contribute to school goals, vision and planning. Implement and coordinate school-wide systems including data systems to monitor students with disability and record the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability. Form and maintain partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups to support students with disability. Manage Inclusive Education Staff and Teacher Aides. Manage financial, facilities and curriculum resources within the Inclusive Education Explicit Improvement Agenda. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr