Head of Special Education Services

7 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department Of Education QLD Full time
Job Title: Head of Special Education Services

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our Special Education Program at Balaclava State School. As the Head of Special Education Services, you will be responsible for promoting an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance with related legislation and policies.
  • 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 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 human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve goals.

Requirements:

  • Relevant qualifications and experience in special education.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents and other stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and develop effective strategies to support students with disability.

How to Apply:

Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees and 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.

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