Head of Special Education Services

2 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

(Image sourced from Miami State High School)

**About the School**:
Miami State High School is a quality Independent Public High School on the Gold Coast with a rich history, strong community spirit and progressive mindset. Quality teaching is our core priority. Teachers influence the lives of students daily. Miami State High School has caring, committed and futures-oriented teachers who vigilantly focus on providing rich and engaging learning experiences to every student. Our school is committed to the delivery of research-based teaching practices that are proven to have high impact on student learning outcomes. Miami State High School sets high expectations for behaviour, personal growth and academic performance with an active focus on developing strong citizenship through its core values of respect, Connect and Inspire.
Miami State High School has a strong commitment to ensuring an inclusive environment for students and staff to learn and work in. Diversity is embraced and every student is considered and catered for within the schools unique and caring culture.
Your Role
The Head of Inclusive Practices (also known as the Head of Special Education Services) is accountable to and operates under the direction of the school's Principal.

You will have responsibility for leading the following key tasks through Instructional Leadership practices:
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Lead the Supportive Education Program's staff to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students

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Lead the school's Inclusion Performance Team through the promotion of action orientated initiatives that align with the Inclusion Education Policy

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Prioritise success and wellbeing of all students by targeting the Every Student Succeeding - State Schools Improvement strategy

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Lead the school's Auslan team to improve student outcomes and implement world class initiatives

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Lead whole-school NCCD practices

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Be futures oriented and strategic

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Set high standards for student and staff performance

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Lead the development of the Department Improvement Plan

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Implement department work programs and plans

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Use data to identify the learning needs of students and staff

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Track individual student progress and class progress within the department

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Respond to and implement strategies that address school learning priorities

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Actively participate in life-long learning and ongoing professional development

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Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies and community groups

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Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the department to achieve goals

**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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