At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead inclusive education initiatives and support students with disabilities at Mackay North State High School.
- Company: Join the Queensland Department of Education, promoting leadership and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work-life balance, professional development, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Be part of a high-performing school dedicated to student success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and foster an inclusive learning environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in special education and strong collaboration skills required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Make a lasting impact through inclusive educational leadership at Mackay North State High School. Lead the delivery of quality support for students with disability, strengthen teaching practices and work collaboratively with staff, families and the wider school community to improve learning outcomes for every student.
About The Department Of Education
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance.
About Us
Mackay North State High School is a high-performing, co-educational school in North Mackay, catering for students from Years 7 to 12. The school is committed to providing quality teaching and diverse learning opportunities, supporting students to achieve their academic, personal and social goals. With a strong focus on respect, resilience and confidence, the school offers a broad range of academic, vocational, sporting, cultural and creative programs, including a highly regarded music excellence program. Mackay North fosters a supportive school community where every student is encouraged to strive for their best.
Your Opportunity
- Coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support through the Special Education Program (SEP) and/or Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP), including guidance for classroom teachers supporting students with disability.
- Advise school leaders, teachers and staff on planning and implementing effective reasonable adjustments, and coordinate intensive, targeted teaching for students requiring intervention.
- Coordinate and support case management for students requiring substantial or extensive adjustments, and facilitate access to departmental and external specialist services, professional development and other supports.
- Contribute to school decision‑making, professional development, planning and goal setting, while coordinating school‑wide systems and data collection to monitor students with disability and meet Nationally Consistent Collection of Data requirements.
- Build and maintain partnerships with parents, government agencies and community groups, and manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve program goals.
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.
Head of Special Education Services employer: Queensland Government
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