About the Department 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. Find out more about working with us. About the School Bwgcolman Community School is a unique Pre-Prep to Year 12 school located on Palm Island, 65km north-west of Townsville in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Guided by our motto '2 Way Strong', we are committed to helping students stay strong in their cultural identity while gaining the skills to thrive in the wider world. As a National Partnership school, we focus strongly on literacy and numeracy, supported by partnerships with QUT, ACU, the Cathy Freeman Foundation and the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation. Our staff work together to create a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where every student is supported to succeed. Joining Bwgcolman means being part of a close-knit, culturally rich school community making a meaningful difference. About the Role 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. You will lead the development and support of high-quality teaching and learning adjustments in line with relevant legislation and policies, ensuring that the needs of all students are effectively met. Teacher housing is available, and details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. 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. 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 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 (1-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.
