About this job
About Us:
Berrinba East State School is situated in Berrinba, Logan City. It's located south of Brisbane, approximately 21 km from the CBD. Berrinba is a residential and rural area, with substantial commercial land use, and some industrial areas. Berrinba is named from an Aboriginal word meaning “to the south”.
The school was established in 1977. School facilities comprise 25 classrooms, specialist science and music facilities, media room, library and hall. The grounds feature significant trees, native gardens and active play areas.
Berrinba East State School celebrates a diverse mix of students. Of our 500 students, approximately 54% come from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, with 42% who are Pacific Islanders, predominantly Samoan. We have 8% who are Indigenous and approximately 11% who are verified with a disability.
The focus at Berrinba East State School is to provide a child-focussed environment that engages and empowers all to achieve personal excellence in an atmosphere of respect and honesty. The school is committed to continuous improvement and a very strong belief that every child can learn.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- 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.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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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