Head Of Department - Student Engagement - Dalby State High School

Description:

Established in 1954, Dalby State High School currently has over 1,100 students, including 90+ boarders. Staff at both of the school's campuses (Nicholson & Bunya) work closely together to deliver a unique learning experience to all students. Dalby State High School is recognised as one of Queensland's most innovative and progressive secondary schools. This reputation comes from a stimulating, well-ordered, safe and supportive environment, with a dynamic curriculum that produces quality student outcomes.
Dalby State High School prides itself on key signature programs including the Apollo Program of Academies for high achievers, Trade Futures Program, Innovate Agriculture Program, Sporting Excellence Program, Instrumental Music and School Musical. A new STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) Academy has launched recently.
Our school vision is 'Creating the Future; every student, every day'. This vision is enacted through the school values of Positive Relationships, Student Diversity, Multiple Pathways and Teacher Excellence. These values are reflected in all student relationships with the school, their family, the community and the environment. Our ethos and enrolment numbers allow every student to participate, contribute and be involved.
You will have the following key duties:
* The Head of Department (Student Engagement) has portfolio responsibility for Year 8
* Provision of timetabled programs (XLZ) and other proactive behaviour support and engagement strategies (including those delivered by non-teaching support staff) for year level students.
* Liaising with support personnel inside and outside of the school to increase the scope of intervention for year level students.
* Liaising with parents and carers of year level students regarding welfare, well-being, behaviour, engagement and support issues.
* Supporting year level teachers to increase the scope of pedagogical and behavioural strategies used to increase student engagement, through formal professional development, classroom visits and informal support.
* Monitor and review attendance data of year level students and provide relevant intervention.
* Development, analysis and distribution of cohort datasets relating to student behaviour and engagement.
* Whole-school implementation of Positive Relationships for Learning (PRL)
* Leadership of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Programs and Management of Student Support staff (Engagement classes, Hands on Learning, XLZ, Rock and Water)
* Leadership of Year 8 Pathways & Wellbeing program with Year Coordinator (aligned with PRL and Respectful Relationships)
Interested? To Apply:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* Attach a 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
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Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
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Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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