This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department of Education
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 Us
The Southern Vale School Cluster is a cluster school program with a Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) overseeing the support of students with disabilities across seven school settings including Drayton State School, Cambooya State School, Wyreema State School, Wellcamp State School, Ramsay State School and Vale View State School.A high level of expertise and extensive experience is required to provide support, adjustments and accommodations for students with disabilities and specialised health needs across all school learning environments.
About the Role
All students with a disability learn, participate and engage in classes with their same age peers in supportive, inclusive classes across Prep to Year 6. An extensive range of support is to be provided across the school year depending on the individual student, including:

• transitioning into Prep and to the local high school
• intensive, focused teaching and learning sessions with special education teachers and teacher aides
• provide, support and/or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments including social and emotional regulation and student engagement
• supported eating and play break times
• in-class or small group support
• additional support for students at camps, excursions and swimming
• regular communication and stakeholder meetings with parents and external agencies
• We promote open communication, trusting relationships and collaborate closely focusing on a team approach with students, parents/carers and external agencies.

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); and
• A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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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