About this job
About the Department
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the School
Virginia State School is a well-established primary school in the northern Brisbane suburbs within the Metropolitan Region.
The school serves a diverse and growing community, with a strong focus on inclusive education, wellbeing and student engagement from Prep to Year 6.
Staff work in partnership with families and the wider community to support positive outcomes for all students.
About the Role
The ideal applicant will:
- Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support through the Special Education Program (SEP) and/or Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP)
- Lead the SEP/ECDP to provide expert advice to classroom teachers supporting students with disability
- Provide high-level advice to school leadership, teachers and staff to plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments
- Coordinate intensive and targeted teaching for students requiring additional intervention
- Lead case management for students requiring extensive or substantial adjustments
- Support access to departmental and external specialist services, professional learning and additional supports for staff
- Contribute to school decision-making processes and professional learning aligned with school goals, vision and planning
- Implement and coordinate school-wide systems, including data systems and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
- Build and maintain partnerships with parents, government agencies and community organisations to support students with disability
- Manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve program and school priorities
How to Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the 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.