About this job
About Us:
Mitchelton State High School is a learning community committed to maximising individual growth for our student population within a safe and supportive environment. Our strength is inclusivity and being welcoming, where we recognise individual 'stories' and 'histories' and work towards enhancing student development to reach individual excellence. We embrace great ideas and share the courage to change; challenging the way we have always done things, to continue to innovate our teaching practice. Mitchelton State High School is the school of first choice in the community and our staff, students and parents recommend this school to others.
Our school values are respect, engagement, achievement and lifelong learning. This is evident in our school as we value difference and diversity; we are respectful and courteous to each other. Each member of the school community practices respect which includes fairness, caring and tolerance towards each other.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Lead and manage the Special Education and/or Early Childhood Development Program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support and advice for students with disability.
- Provide expert guidance to school leadership teams, classroom teachers, and staff in developing and implementing effective reasonable adjustments and inclusive teaching practices.
- Coordinate targeted intervention programs, case management, and specialised support for students requiring intensive, substantial, or extensive adjustments.
- Support staff to access specialist services, professional development, and external supports, while contributing to whole-school decision making, planning, and improvement processes.
- Develop and maintain effective partnerships with parents, government agencies, and community organisations, while managing program resources and student data systems, including disability data collection requirements.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached 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.