Head of Special Education Services

Gladstone Central State School is seeking applications for the position of Head of Special Education Services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to promote an inclusive culture within the school community, ensuring equity and excellence for students with disabilities. The successful candidate will lead the
development and support of high-quality teaching practices and tailored adjustments, in line with relevant legislation and policies.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with disability and fostering an inclusive educational environment, apply now to join our dedicated
team.

About the Department

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About the School

Gladstone Central State School is a place where academic excellence is united with individual care for every student. History and tradition blend with innovation and creativity to support the intellectual, emotional, physical, cultural, and social growth of each child. The school values strong partnerships between teachers and parents, recognising their importance in building a caring and successful community. Classrooms are inclusive, empathetic spaces enriched with up-to-date technology and opportunities across all learning areas, including the performing and visual arts. With a proud tradition and a clear vision for the future, the school is committed to helping every student reach their potential.

About the Role

As the Head of Special Education Services, you will promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disabilities. You will also develop and support high-quality teaching and adjustments for students with disabilities in alignment with relevant legislation and policies.

Your Responsibilities

As the  Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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 adjustments.
• Support classroom teachers and other school staff to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and supports as needed.
• Participate in school decision making processes as well as professional development to contribute to school goals, vision and planning.
• Implement and coordinate school-wide systems including data systems to monitor students with disability and record the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability.
• Form and maintain partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups to support students with disability.
• Manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description

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.