Head of Special Education Services
6 hours ago
About the school
Tamborine Mountain State School is situated in the peaceful and picturesque hinterland of the Scenic Rim Region. The school is a safe, happy and friendly school focussed on developing creative learners, achieving personal excellence, respect and responsibility. 'Strive for the Highest' has been the school motto for over 100 years, and inspires learners to aim high for their endeavours. Tamborine Mountain State School has a whole school focus on achievement and success in academic, sporting, arts and cultural programs. We give students many opportunities to participate in many extra-curricular activities.
About the role
**As the Head of Special Education Services, you will**:
- Focus on educational leadership, participating in delivering the vision of State Schools Division
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
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.
- The Head of Special Education Services is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.
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 selection criteria 1-4 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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