Head of Special Education Services

6 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

About the School
As an Independent Public School, Rochedale State School continues to explore innovations in learning to ensure the best outcomes for all students. Rochedale State School is focused on providing an inclusive, tolerant, caring, safe, creative, challenging and fun environment where all of our students can grow and learn. Our teachers and staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential.
About the Role
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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