Head of Special Education Services

Role Overview

Pialba State School is in search of a dynamic Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will spearhead the Special Education Program at a growing school, supporting teachers in delivering tailored interventions and adjustments for students with disabilities. This role entails managing case coordination for students with complex needs while collaborating extensively with families, external agencies, and staff to optimise student success.

About Pialba State School

With a proud history spanning over 140 years, Pialba State School honors its tradition while focusing on providing each student with clear success pathways through high expectations, strong routines, and a calm, purposeful environment. The school emphasizes high standards of behavior, consistent approaches to managing disruptions, regular attendance, uniform pride, and a culture built upon our core values: Educate, Connect, Collaborate, and Achieve. These principles underpin our teaching, relationships, and decisions, ensuring students are supported and challenged to reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Special Education and Early Childhood Development Programs, assuring delivery of expert advice, targeted support, and evidence-based interventions for students with disabilities.
• Provide professional guidance to school leadership, teaching staff, and others to create, execute, and evaluate practical reasonable adjustments, inclusive teaching methods, and case management plans.
• Coordinate specialised support services such as intensive targeted teaching, access to internal and external specialists, continuous professional development, and partnerships with families and community organisations.
• Manage school-wide systems to monitor student progress, handle disability data, and ensure compliance with the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) standards, utilizing data for strategic planning.
• Participate in school leadership and decision-making, managing human, financial, curricular, and facility resources to align with strategic objectives.

Application Instructions

• Submit a succinct resume including contact information for two referees familiar with your relevant experience.
• Provide a two-page written statement addressing the attached role description.
• Applicants are encouraged to indicate any support requirements to ensure the inclusiveness of the recruitment process.

Additional Information

Applications stay valid for 12 months post closing and may be considered for similar vacancies within the Department. Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted. Please refer to the role description attachment for mandatory criteria and further details.