Head of Special Education Services
1 day ago
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 a meaningful impact in a supportive rural setting. Apply now to become a key leader in shaping inclusive education in this dynamic school community.
About the Department of Education:
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Who We Are:
Normanton State School is a well-established rural school catering to students from Prep to Year 10. Located in a remote community, the school plays a vital role in the lives of its students and their families. It boasts an experienced leadership team and a strong sense of community connection. The school's key priority is ensuring students are "on time and ready for learning," a vision that drives its focus on student wellbeing, engagement, and attendance. Normanton State School places a strong emphasis on locally relevant curriculum and providing tailored support to meet the diverse needs of its students. The Head of Special Education Services would be embedded within this leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction of the school, leading inclusive practices, and analysing student data to ensure all learners are progressing and achieving positive outcomes.
Karumba State School, a small and close-knit primary school, services students from Prep to Year 6 in the nearby coastal town of Karumba. With a strong focus on individual student growth, the school prioritises building clear, achievable student learning goals and creating engaging, inclusive classroom environments. Staff development is also a key focus, with an emphasis on ensuring teachers are equipped with the latest knowledge in curriculum and pedagogy. As part of the broader cluster arrangement, the Head of Special Education Services would support the school in continuing to strengthen its inclusive practices, support staff with differentiated instruction, and ensure that all students are working towards meaningful academic and social-emotional goals in a supportive learning environment.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
- Coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program.
- Provide advice and support to Special Education Program and classroom teachers and would lead programs to ensure that all students were achieving. Normanton has a diverse staff with a range of experience.
- Share their knowledge with staff and assist them to develop, plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disability, as well as model and teach.
- Coordinate and provide intensive targeted teaching for students requiring intervention, and case manage students who require extensive or substantial adjustments.
- Leads the Student Support Committee, oversees the referral process and supports the classroom teachers and other school staff to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and supports as needed.
- Build and sustain relationships with parents, government agencies and community groups that support students with disability.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Application:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to 1 - 4 of How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.
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