Head of Special Education Services
1 week ago
This is a temporary full-time position until 12 December 2025, with possible extension.
About the School
Nestled in the scenic Samford Valley, Samford State School has been a cornerstone of the community since its establishment in 1872. With a current enrolment of 824 students, the school maintains its close-knit, country feel while embracing modern educational practices.
Our school is committed to the holistic development of every child, fostering a student centered community that emphasises academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth.
About the Role
As the Head of Special Education Services (HOSES), you will be critical in driving the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school's inclusive and differentiated curriculum to ensure high-quality teaching and learning outcomes.
You will have skills in leading, working collaboratively and developing capability across teams. You will work closely with teachers, leadership, and students to enhance instructional practices and support student success.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance to related legislation and policies
Support teachers in delivering high-quality instruction through professional development, coaching, and mentoring.
Analyse student achievement data to inform curriculum improvements and targeted interventions.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing innovative teaching methodologies and best practices.
Ensure curriculum inclusivity and differentiation to cater to diverse student learning needs.
Manage resources effectively to support differentiated teaching and teacher capacity building.
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.
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 be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
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.
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