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 Coomera Springs State School is a dynamic, future-focused learning community committed to excellence and inclusion. We offer rich academic, cultural, and sporting programs in a supportive, digitally advanced environment. Our strong values of respect, integrity, and excellence guide everything we do. Join a team where your passion and expertise help shape successful futures. Your Opportunity As the Head of Special Education Services, you will: Promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability. Develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance to related legislation and policies. The Head of Special Education reports to the Principal. Your Responsibilities As the Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 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 refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and 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) in response to the attached role description. Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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. 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.
