About this job
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 the Glass House Mountains State School:
The school was established to service the increasing population of farming families. Pineapple, avocado, macadamia and custard apple farms still grace the landscape today, although not in large pockets as in earlier days.
With year levels from Prep to Year 6, the school has a population of approximately 380 students and is privileged to share a successful and rewarding relationship between students, staff, parents and the wider community.
Our school provides a caring environment with well-balanced curriculum, focusing on improved literacy and numeracy outcomes.
About the Role:
This role will include a teaching role and lead the Inclusion Team. This position is line managed by our principal and is a member of the Leadership Team.
As the Head of Special Education Services your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability.
- Develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance to related legislation and policies.
- Provide, support and/or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments.
As the Head of Special Education Services, you will:
- focus on educational leadership, participating in delivering the vision of State Schools Division
- develop the quality of teaching and learning
- nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
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)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
The Head of Special Education Services is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.
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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