Head of Special Services

1 week ago


Ipswich, Australia Education Full time
About the School
Woodcrest State College is a P-12 College with an established reputation for quality education in the Springfield community.

Woodcrest's clear vision, 'Inspiring Students' and values of 'Respect, Responsibility and Resilience' commit the school to achieve the best outcomes for each student.

Here at Woodcrest we believe that every child deserves an outstanding education. Throughout the College, a dedicated, highly trained and professional team of staff direct the learning of each student.

The College has invested in sophisticated data tracking processes that monitor the progress of individual students from Prep through to students exiting the College to achieve the best possible learning outcome for each student.

We are looking to enhance our inclusive education practices to support positive outcomes for students with a range of learning needs.

About the School
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 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.
  • 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 schoolwide 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 human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve goals.
For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

Interested? To apply:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
  • Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description.


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.
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