Head of Special Education Services

1 month ago


Logan City, Australia Education Full time

About Yarrabilba State Secondary College
Yarrabilba State Secondary College provides students with a unique educational experience unlike any other Logan Secondary College. Our point of difference is that we deliver Australian Curriculum through outdoor, cross-curricular and project-based learning, balancing the use of technology with human connection and learning in the natural environment. Our junior secondary program includes targeted and personalised learning to maximise success and engagement for every student.
About the Role
The Head of Special Education Services at Yarrabilba State Secondary College will need to 'think outside the box' to support the design of curriculum, learning environments and learning experiences for students that meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum and encourage deep learning, critical and creative thinking and problem-based learning. Positive Education is the basis of the College Wellbeing Framework and informs the development of the College's leadership, teaching, learning and well-being culture. The College operates in accordance with the Department's Inclusive Education Policy with all students participating in inclusive classroom settings.
As the Head of Special Education Services, you will play a vital role in:

- Initiatives to support the educational outcomes of students
- Incorporating the vision of State Schools Division into school planning
- Developing the quality of teaching and learning
- Nurturing positive relationships between other Heads of Department, teachers, students, parents and other stakeholders.

As the Head of Special Education Services, you will have responsibility for the following:

- Lead the school inclusion team and all teachers, students and stakeholders to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students with disability.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the unit to achieve goals.

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 2-page response 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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