Head of Special Education Services

1 week ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About Us**:
Our school is an exciting place to be where great learning and teaching happens. We are a proud member of the state education system of Queensland. We educate students of compulsory and pre-compulsory school age through highly modified, alternate programs that focus on individual need. We offer four programs on this campus:

- A Special School program for students aged 5-18 years who have intellectual disabilities. Many of our students have also been diagnosed with Autism and/or physical and sensory impairments.
- Xavier Conductive Education program for students who have intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities aged from 5 to 18 years
- Two Early Childhood Developmental Programs (ECDP) that provides targeted early intervention to children aged under 6 years. The Xavier ECDP caters specifically for children who have physical impairments.

Our school offers a unique opportunity for students to broaden their education and future prospects as fulfilled and effective citizens through engaging, relating and participating as members of their community.

**About the Role**:
**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- 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
- Support classroom teachers and other school staff to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and supports as needed.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

**How to Apply**:

- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.
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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

  • Head of Special Education Services

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $98,765 - $123,456 per year

    Lead a distinctive and community-focused school in Queensland's rural education landscape.A permanent appointment is available for a Head of Special Education Services to join Haigslea State School, commencing 20 October 2025.Mossman State High School is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to champion inclusive education as Head of Special Education...

  • Head of Special Education Services

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $104,000 - $160,000 per year

    The Head of Special Education Services is an integral member of the leadership team, working collaboratively with students, staff, families, and community organisations. In addition to a teaching role, they will liaise with support staff and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students.This role offers a unique opportunity to make...

  • Head of Special Education Services

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

    Salisbury State School is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a dedicated and innovative teacher to join the leadership team as a Head of Special Education Services. As the Head Of Special Education Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the school's Strategic Agenda.We are seekinga community-minded individual with exceptional...

  • Head of Special Education Services

    3 days ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    **About the School**: Yeronga State School is a medium sized, inner city school with heritage listing. Our school is an enthusiastic and collaborative community of learners, proud of its long history but firmly focused on the future. School families and the local community have a strong affiliation and involvement with the school, committed to ensuring the...

  • Eoi - Head of Special Education Services (H01)

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. About the school Sunnybank State High School is a dynamic, multicultural learning community, committed to empowering our students to aspire, grow and achieve. With a population of 670 students which comprise of 54 different cultures, we...

  • Head of Special Education Services

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    About the Department of Education The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making...

  • Eoi - Head of Special Education Services (H01)

    16 hours ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    About the school Everton Park State High School fosters a Dynamic, Contemporary and Futures Oriented environment with high expectations for all. What makes our school special is our engaged students, enthusiastic staff, connections with the community, partnerships with parents and our commitment to 'Creating a Bright Future' for every student. Our values of...

  • Head of Special Education Services

    17 hours ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    About the SchoolMount Crosby School is situated within the suburb of Karana Downs to the west of Brisbane. The school enjoys a strong reputation in this area as a result of good academic performance and strong links with the community. The present team enjoys positive relationships which have led to further developing a positive staff morale school-wide. The...

  • Head of Special Education Services

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    **About Us**: Robertson State School is a niche primary school located in an attractive setting on the south side of Brisbane. It is a coeducational school of approximately 730 students from Prep to Year 6. The school is enrolment managed and has a waiting list for student entry. The school motto, Achievement Through Effort, and our vision, Creating Brighter...

  • Head of Special Education

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    About the Department of Education The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making...