Maryborough Central State School is seeking a dedicated teaching professional to join our team as Head of Special Education Services.
Inclusion across the school is paramount to our student support network for which the HOSES will play an integral part.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Who We Are
Maryborough Central State School, located on the Fraser Coast, in the centre of the heritage town of Maryborough.
Our school is a Positive Behaviour for Learning School with a strong commitment to quality schooling.
Our vision is for a brighter future, delivering Equity and Excellence in everything we do.
We ensure the potential of every student is recognised, resourced, and responded to.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
As part of the leadership team at MCSS you will join the Principal, HOD‐C, Guidance Officer and BM to support and drive the strategic vision of the school.
We value a positive and inclusive team culture and lead a skilled, strategic team of unified educators who drive our whole school vision. We see our students and families as pieces of the MCSS puzzle, essential to the future growth and development of our school community.
Our way of working is centred around our kind, caring philosophy that drives our community engagement and is at the forefront of all that we do.
Responsibilities Include
* Lead the inclusion support team across the school
* Facilitate the student support and wellbeing committee leading the actions arising to enact strategic change
* Build the capability of staff to effectively collect evidence against DDA for students on NCCD
* Formalise the process for collecting, storing and utilising data to drive student improvement
* Embed a multi-tiered system of support that considers students requiring intervention to drive student engagement
* Collaborate as part of the leadership team and support the strategic vision of the school
* Build the capability of staff through clearly aligning learning goals to curriculum outcomes
* Liaising with and coordinating the support of DoE and external providers offering services within the school
The Perfect Fit
* Ability to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to construct support plans to meet individual student needs
* Identify and support the needs of vulnerable children from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations young persons and students with a disability.
* Knowledge and understanding of complex case management connected to trauma-based solutions for students and families
* Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate wholistic student support
* Ability to lead staff on all levels of the inclusion journey showing strength in a solutions-based approach to solving complex problems
* Ability to liaise with parents and student support networks delivering the messaging around the inclusion model at MCSS
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 response to the key capabilities listed below taking into consideration the key responsibilities and skills related to the role: 1-5
* 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.
Occupational group
Education & Training
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