Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Childers State School - Special Education Program

Childers State School is seeking a dedicated Head of Special Education Services (H01) to lead its Special Education Program, driving inclusive practices and improved outcomes for all learners.

Apply now to make a meaningful impact in inclusive education.

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Who We Are:

Childers State School is part of Education Queensland and serves the rural Isis community and the township of Childers.

Childers is located almost halfway between Maryborough and Bundaberg on the Bruce Highway.

The school was established in 1888, although it was moved to the new buildings at its current site in 1987.Enrolments vary around the level of 234 children.

In 2017 classes from prep to year six. We enjoy the expertise of music, physical education, digital technology and German teachers. A Special Education Unit operates from the school.

Childers State School provides:

• A strong focus on literacy and numeracy.
• Stimulating curriculum delivery.
• Learning technology as part of curriculum delivery.
• An outdoor education program across all year levels.
• The opportunities for involvement in school sport and district representation.
• Instrumental music program including brass, wind, percussion and strings.
• School band, string orchestra, choir.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program.
• Lead and manage the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program to provide advice to classroom teachers for students with disability as needed.
• Provide high quality advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers and other school staff to develop, plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disability.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• 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 description 

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.