Head of Special Education Services

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

About the School
Ithaca Creek State School is a beautiful school, with a culture of care and quality education for all students in a strongly inclusive environment. Ithaca Creek State School is already well known for its:

- Philosophical Inquiry Program based on the understanding that building understandings comes from the wonder that young people have about the world around them. It supports students in developing their thinking, questioning and lifelong learning skills. Inquiry learning model for Staff research teams, and student learning.
- A broad range of curriculum opportunities for students
- A strong sense of community spirit and family-orientated participation.
- Well-resourced contemporary indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

About the Role
The Head of Special Education Services at Ithaca Creek State School plays a critical and complex role in leading curriculum, and inclusive practices across our school, within the Leadership Team, with parents, and in liaison with Metro staff. This will also focus on supporting programming for students suitable for extension, and enrichment. As the Head of Special Education Services you will have responsibility for the following:

- Lead the school special education unit or special education developmental unit teachers, students and stakeholders to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Are active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
- Are futures oriented and strategic.
- 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.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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