Head of Special Education Services

Blair State School is seeking a passionate and experienced educational leader to join our team as Head of Special Education Services (HOSES).

In this role, you will champion a whole-school culture of inclusion, equity, and excellence for students with a disability.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of inclusive education within a supportive school community where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to achieve
their full potential.

We are seeking a relational and dedicated leader who is committed to improving educational outcomes through strengthened student engagement, wellbeing, and differentiated teaching practices.

About the Department

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About the School

Blair State School, opened in 1917 and named after the inspiring Sir James Blair, is a vibrant and welcoming school with a proud history and a strong community spirit. Located in Ipswich, we value excellence, respect, and opportunity for all. Our dedicated staff work together to create a supportive environment where students and teachers thrive. Joining Blair State School means becoming part of a passionate team that shapes the future through quality education and genuine care.

Your Responsibilities

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

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program.
• Lead and manage the Special Education 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 be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy 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.