Head of Department - Student Support - Ipswich State High SchoolWe are seeking a dynamic Head of Department- Student Support, to join our student support team in providing exceptional support to students with complex learning needs. The role will encompass leading a team of staff, alongside existing Heads of Department, in the Student Support team. If you are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusivity and enabling every student to reach their full potential, we invite you to apply for the Head of Department- Student Support. This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream 2 /HO2
Workplace Location: Ipswich State High School
Job ad reference: QLD/MSR591327/24T
Closing date: 30-Sep-2024
Yearly salary: $148205 - $150827
Fortnightly salary: $5680 - $5781
Job duration: A period of 6 months unless otherwise determined
The Ipswich State High School stands for inclusivity, unity, and opportunity. Embodied in our Latin motto "Auspicium Melirois Aevi", Hope of a Better Age, is our unwavering dedication to nurturing student wellbeing, fostering learning, and cultivating a sense of belonging. Every student is not just encouraged but inspired and supported to reach their fullest potential. We fundamentally believe that whilst preparing for the future, we must respect the traditions of diversity within our school. Our school culture is driven by our motto "Your Future – Right here, Right Now" promoting our values of responsibility and respect and encouraging student agency.
About the Role: Responsibilities within this role include, but are not limited to: Lead and manage case managers, as part of the student support team, to provide advice to classroom teachers for students with a 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.Support classroom teachers and other school staff to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and supports as needed.Participate in school decision-making processes as well as professional development to contribute to school goals, vision, and planning.Implement and coordinate school-wide systems including data systems to monitor students with disability and record the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability.Form and maintain partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups to support students with disability.Set High Standards for staff and student performance.Contribute to the School Leadership Team.Lead identified whole school portfolios.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); andA 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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).
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