Temporary Head of Student Services & Wellbeing

Queensland Government; Sharon; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Head of Department - Student Services for Gympie Special School. You will lead student support, case management and MTSS, coordinating Individual Support Plans and interventions with expertise in disability and trauma-informed practice.

You will drive wellbeing, attendance and engagement, use data to guide interventions, and lead a team while building partnerships with families and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading student services in a school setting.
• Ability to coordinate MTSS, IEPs/Individual Support Plans and interventions.
• Knowledge of disability, trauma-informed approaches and wellbeing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead student support and case management across MTSS and interventions.
• Embed Positive Behaviour for Learning and trauma-informed practices.
• Lead Attendance, Engagement and data-informed decision making for learning outcomes.
• Provide leadership to the Student Services team and coordinate professional learning.
• Develop partnerships with families and external agencies to coordinate wraparound support.
• Uphold inclusive, equitable practices in compliance with disability legislation.

Skills

MTSS coordination

Case management

Disability knowledge

Trauma-informed practice

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a Head of Department - Student Services for Gympie Special School. You will lead student support, case management and MTSS, coordinating Individual Support Plans and interventions with expertise in disability and trauma-informed practice.

You will drive wellbeing, attendance and engagement, use data to guide interventions, and lead a team while building partnerships with families and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for students with disabilities.