Family Support Coordinator - Leichhardt Special School

Queensland Department of Education; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 85.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Queensland Department of Education – Leichhardt Special School in Ipswich is opening a new state special school in 2027. The role focuses on building partnerships with families, school staff and community services to improve attendance and engagement, while coordinating health, developmental and other supports for students with disability.

You will work with teachers, aides and specialist staff to identify needs, connect families to services including the NDIS, and establish networks with

Aufgaben

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with families, school staff, government agencies and community services to improve student attendance, behaviour, engagement and learning outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teacher aides and specialist staff to identify student needs and connect families with appropriate health, therapeutic, developmental and other support services, including the NDIS.
• Establish and maintain networks with external service providers and community partners to coordinate support for children and families, including school transitions and early intervention.
• Strengthen the capacity of schools and families to support student learning, development and wellbeing, respond to complex needs, and improve engagement in education.
• Use data to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of support strategies, maintain accurate case and activity records, and contribute to collaborative family support networks.

Jobbeschreibung

Queensland Department of Education – Leichhardt QLD

Leichhardt Special School is a new Queensland state special school in Ipswich, scheduled to open in 2027. Initially catering to students from Prep to Year 2, the school will provide a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment tailored to students with disability.

Its focus is on personalised learning, student wellbeing and helping every child develop their skills and reach their potential.

Your opportunity:

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with families, school staff, government agencies and community services to improve student attendance, behaviour, engagement and learning outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teacher aides and specialist staff to identify student needs and connect families with appropriate health, therapeutic, developmental and other support services, including the NDIS.
• Establish and maintain networks with external service providers and community partners to coordinate support for children and families, including school transitions and early intervention.
• Strengthen the capacity of schools and families to support student learning, development and wellbeing, respond to complex needs, and improve engagement in education.
• Use data to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of support strategies, maintain accurate case and activity records, and contribute to collaborative family support networks.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.