Head of Special Education Services

About Miriam Vale State School

Miriam Vale State School is situated between the major regional cities of Bundaberg and Gladstone and is in close proximity to the geographic area referred to as the 'Discovery Coast'. Employment in the area is provided by large industry situated in Gladstone, dairy and beef farming, hospitality and tourism businesses as well as service and construction businesses. Many families combine employment opportunities for example working in Gladstone but living on hobby and/or viable farming land. Miriam Vale State School values reflect a commitment to the belief that all students are capable learners.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Coordinate and provide intensive targeted teaching for students requiring intervention.
• Provide, support and/or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments.

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

How to Apply

Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and a 1-page written statement in response to 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. 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.