Head Of Special Education Services (H02) - Glenmore State High School - Special Education Program, Education

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenmore State High School in Rockhampton, Queensland, seeks a Head of Special Education Services to lead the Special Education Program and drive targeted reading interventions. The role collaborates with school leaders, teachers, families and external agencies to deliver inclusive practices and improve learning outcomes for students with disability and those facing academic difficulties.

You will oversee data-driven intervention design, monitor progress, differentiate curriculum and support

Qualifications

• Leadership of reading intervention and literacy improvement programs.
• Experience coordinating support for students with disability and learning difficulties.
• Knowledge of data-informed intervention and inclusive education practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Special Education Program to meet diverse student needs.
• Provide expert guidance to school leaders and teachers on adjustments and targeted interventions.
• Coordinate access to external services, professional development and resources for students requiring substantial adjustments.
• Implement and monitor NCCD data collection and ensure documentation aligns with requirements.
• Build partnerships with families, government agencies and community groups to improve outcomes.
• Support curriculum differentiation in Mathematics and English and apply data to guide teaching.

Job description

Glenmore State High School is a large, diverse secondary school in Rockhampton, committed to high expectations, inclusive education and improved learning outcomes for every student. In this role, you will work collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, support staff, students, families and external agencies to build staff capability and deliver targeted support for students with disability and students experiencing learning difficulties, particularly in English and Mathematics.

A key focus of the role will be the leadership of reading intervention across the school, including the development, implementation and monitoring of evidence-informed intervention programs that improve literacy outcomes for identified students. You will also provide leadership in the design and coordination of support for students with disabilities, ensuring reasonable adjustments, personalised planning and inclusive practices are embedded across classrooms and school processes.

The role includes significant curriculum leadership for students with learning difficulties, with a particular emphasis on supporting teachers to differentiate curriculum, assessment and pedagogy in Mathematics and English. You will use student data to inform intervention, monitor progress and guide responsive teaching practices that enable students to access and engage with the Australian Curriculum and senior secondary pathways.

You will also lead the school's quality assurance processes for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD), ensuring documentation, evidence and school processes are accurate, consistent and aligned with departmental and national requirements. This includes building staff understanding of legislative obligations, inclusive education practices and the effective use of data to support student learning and participation.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of high-quality support and services through the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program to meet the diverse needs of students with disability.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to school leaders, classroom teachers and staff to develop and implement effective reasonable adjustments, targeted teaching interventions and individualised support strategies.
• Coordinate case management and access to departmental and external specialist services, professional development and resources to support students requiring substantial or extensive adjustments.
• Implement and monitor school-wide systems, including data collection and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD), while contributing to school planning, decision-making and professional learning.
• Build collaborative partnerships with parents, government agencies and community groups, and effectively manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to improve student outcomes.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Head of Special Education Services (H02) - Glenmore State High School - Special Education Program, Education Rockhampton, Australia