EOI - Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Murrumba State Secondary College - Special Education Program

Job Reference QLD/MNR606838/24E
Closing date December 5, 2024
Location Moreton Bay - South
Type Full-Time
Contact 0475 825 920

About this job

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

About the Department

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 Murrumba State Secondary College

Murrumba State Secondary College is located in a beautiful part of Brisbane's northern suburbs, with easy access to the thriving Brisbane City, the relaxing foreshores of Moreton Bay or the endless beaches of the Sunshine Coast.

The College opened in 2012 and has rapidly become the school of first choice in the Murrumba Downs area. Our College features world class learning programs, delivered in impressive and expansive new facilities, and a wide range of innovative learning technologies.

About the Role

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

  • Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program.
  • 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply:

Applicants are required to submit:

  • A brief resume (no more than 3 pages), contact details for 2 referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
  • A maximum 1 page written response outlining your suitability for the role, against key capabilities 1 AND 2 ONLY, under 'How You Will Be Assessed'.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

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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