Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Pittsworth State High School - Special Education Program
Education (Organisation site)
Darling Downs South West Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
As the HOSES, you will co-lead the Pittsworth State High School Centre for Learning and Wellbeing (CLAW) to provide academic, social emotional, and behaviour support for the diverse range of students within the school. You will also work collaboratively with other staff to promote inclusion across all areas of school life.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location: Darling Downs - Maranoa
Job ad reference: QLD/DSR600727/24T
Closing date: 12-Nov-2024
Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50
Job duration: Until 19 September 2025, unless otherwise determined
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.
About Pittsworth State High School
Pittsworth State High School is a rural secondary school located in Pittsworth, about 30 minutes west of Toowoomba. We currently cater for just under 500 students and offer a broad range of curriculum options.
Condamine, Beauaraba, and Yandilla are our school houses, forming the basis for interhouse sporting, academic, and cultural competitions. Lunchtime events and activities are scheduled at various points throughout the year.
We offer leadership opportunities to students, including the role of School Captains, Vice Captains, House Leaders, and Student Representative Council along with Junior Secondary leadership positions.
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.
* Lead and manage the Special Education 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.
* Support classroom teachers and other school staff to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and supports as needed.
* Participate in school decision-making processes as well as professional development to contribute to school goals, vision, and planning.
* Implement and coordinate school-wide systems including data systems to monitor students with disability and record the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability.
* Form and maintain partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups to support students with disability.
* Manage human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve goals.
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 written statement in response to 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.
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).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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