Hoses Temporary Relieving Pool - Far North Queensland - 2026, Education

Queensland Government; Queensland; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Head of Special Education Services to lead the Special Education and Early Childhood Development Programs in Queensland. The role focuses on delivering high-quality advice to teachers, school leadership, and staff to support students with disabilities through planned supports and effective interventions.

The position involves coordinating services, ensuring data-driven decision making, and forming partnerships with parents and government agencies to improve

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Special Education and Early Childhood Development Programs, ensuring high-quality advice and support.
• Provide expert advice to classroom teachers for students with disabilities as needed.
• Offer guidance to school leadership on planning and implementing reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate targeted teaching for students needing intervention and manage casework for significant adjustments.

Job description

As the Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and coordinate high-quality advice and support from the Special Education and Early Childhood Development Programs.
• Lead and manage these programs, providing advice to classroom teachers for students with disabilities as needed.
• Offer high-quality advice to school leadership and staff to plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate and provide targeted teaching for students needing intervention.
• Provide and coordinate case management for students requiring significant adjustments.
• Support staff in accessing specialist services and professional development.
• Engage in school decision-making and professional development to contribute to school goals and vision.
• Implement and manage school-wide systems to monitor and record data on students with disabilities.
• Form partnerships with parents, government agencies, and community groups to support students with disabilities.
• Manage human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve goals.

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

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.