An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced educator to join the leadership team as a Head of Special Education Services at Beerwah State High School.
Beerwah State High School has a proud tradition of inclusive education and has built a reputation as a safe, caring and supportive school. It is recognised across the Sunshine Coast as a leader in secondary schooling, delivering success for all for over 30 years.
About The Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About The School
The strategic plan of Beerwah SHS is aligned with our school's vision statement of Together we learn, Individually we grow and Success for all.
Two Of Our Key Priorities Include
- Engagement of students- Create an agreed understanding of an engaged learner, and implement pedagogies and other strategies that foster high expectations and a growth mindset amongst all students.
- Academic Case management- Embed processes for formative assessment and moderation across all learning areas to support consistency and precision in tracking and driving student progress.
About The Role
As the Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Foster and promote the inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure continued equity and excellence for students with a disability.
- Provide leadership and guidance of the Special Education Program and School Leadership Teams to support the achievement of quality learning outcomes for students with disability.
- Lead, develop and support high quality teaching and adjustments for students with disability including co-teaching, intensive targeted teaching, and academic case management.
- Manage and co-ordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program to ensure reasonable adjustments and tailored supports are in place for students with disability.
- Lead and co-ordinate the case management of students with a disability including - consulting and collaborating with students, parents, school staff and cross disciplinary teams.
- Monitor, review and implement school wide systems that ensure students with a disability can realise their potential.
The Head of Special Education Services is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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