Head Of Special Education Services

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 reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the School

Warrigal Road State School is a community of learners who work together to continuously improve the quality of education we deliver for our students.

Warrigal Road State School is a multi-cultural school that values and fosters positive behaviour, tolerance and understanding of difference. We are proud of the achievements of our school and are excited about the future.

Warrigal Road is the home of the Din family and the Warrigal Way. The word 'warrigal' means dingo and Donald, Daisy, Delta and Dexter Din are student dingoes that model how our students can learn and grow. Our school rules; be respectful, be responsible, be safe and be an active learner, drive our focus on creating clever citizens that value honesty, kindness, cooperation, tolerance and positivity.

Your Role

As the Head of Special Education at Warrigal Road State School, you will have the responsibility for leading the following activities and delivering the following key tasks:
Manage and Coordinate Support: Oversee the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program (SEP) and/or Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP).
Leadership and Management: Lead and manage the SEP and/or ECDP to provide essential advice to classroom teachers for students with disabilities as needed.
High-Quality Advice: Offer expert advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers, and other school staff to develop, plan, and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.
Targeted Teaching: Coordinate and provide intensive, targeted teaching for students requiring additional intervention.
Case Management: Support and/or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments.
Access to Specialist Services: Support classroom teachers and other school staff to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and necessary supports.
School Decision-Making: Participate actively in school decision-making processes and professional development to contribute to the school's goals, vision, and planning.
Data Systems Management: Implement and coordinate school-wide systems, including data systems, to monitor students with disabilities and record the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disabilities (NCCD).
Community Partnerships: Establish and maintain partnerships with parents, government agencies, and community groups to support students with disabilities.
Resource Management: Manage human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve the school's goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any 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)

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.

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).

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