Head of Special Education Services (H02) - Springwood Road State School - Special Education Program

Queensland Government; Logan City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Springwood Road State School in Queensland is seeking a dedicated adviser for intervention-focused teaching and support coordination for students requiring substantial adjustments. You will guide teachers, access specialist services, and contribute to planning according to policy.

Working with students, families and providers, you will coordinate educational adjustments and support, lead specialist services, and help build staff capability to enable meaningful learning outcomes for students with

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intensive, targeted teaching for students requiring intervention.
• Provide support case management for students requiring extensive or substantial adjustments.
• Guide classroom teachers and staff to access departmental and external specialist services and professional development.

Job description

About us:At Springwood Road State School, learning is individualised to meet the diverse needs of every student, with rigorous learning programs that challenge and extend thinking. Student agency is deeply valued, empowering learners to take ownership of their growth and achievement. We are proud of the opportunities we provide across academic, cultural, social/emotional, sporting, music and leadership areas, supporting students to discover their strengths and passions. These experiences are strengthened by a dedicated staff who are committed to excellence and care in every classroom.Your opportunity:Within this role you will coordinate and provide intensive, targeted teaching for students requiring intervention and support case management for students requiring extensive or substantial adjustments.You will provide guidance to classroom teachers and school staff, helping them access departmental and external specialist services, professional development and other relevant supports. You will contribute specialist advice to planning and decision-making processes and support the implementation of appropriate strategies for individual students.You will participate in professional development and contribute to the school's goals, vision and strategic planning, using your specialist knowledge to inform priorities and strengthen practice across the school.Working closely with students, families, teachers and specialist providers, you will coordinate appropriate support and educational adjustments in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policies.This role provides an opportunity to lead specialist services, develop staff capability and support students with disability to access meaningful learning opportunities and achieve their potential.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.Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role descriptionWe 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.