Jody O'Shea
Beerburrum,QLD
Summary
Educational leader with extensive experience at Caboolture Special School, specialising in curriculum development and data analysis. Proven ability to implement inclusive teaching strategies and lead professional development initiatives. Achievements include mentoring staff and improving student outcomes through effective assessment design and collaboration. Dedicated to fostering continuous improvement in educational practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Department – Curriculum
Caboolture Special School
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Department of Education
- Lead the development and implementation of the Whole School Curriculum Plan and maintain centralised OneNote for staff access to planning and professional resources.
- Drive curriculum leadership across the school, ensuring alignment with the Australian Curriculum and inclusive pedagogical practices.
- Deliver PD for staff on curriculum delivery, pedagogy, data use, and assessment/reporting processes.
- Oversee planning (3 levels), the Assessment & Reporting Cycle, and Data Plan.
- Monitor and promote the use of student data (literacy, numeracy, communication diagnostics) to guide instruction and school planning.
- Lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and support assessment moderation, Seesaw use, and ICP quality assurance.
- Facilitate excursion/incursion planning and support school-wide communications through newsletters and digital platforms.
- Mentor new staff, assist with induction processes, and lead a culture of continuous improvement through classroom visits and teacher support.
- Department of Education
Classroom and Specialist Teaching Roles
Various Schools
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Department of Education
- Delivered inclusive and differentiated teaching for students with complex communication needs and diverse learning profiles (P–12).
- Developed and implemented Individual Curriculum Plans (ICPs), IBSPs, and ISPs, ensuring alignment with curriculum and student goals.
- Collected, analysed, and used student data to guide instruction and case management.
- Led and participated in PBL initiatives, Intensive Interaction PLC, and supported external transitions for senior students.
- In HOSES absence, providing consultation and support to teachers and liaising with external stakeholders.
- Managed AIMS systems, student timetables, and supported general classroom teaching including behaviour and curriculum planning.
- Department of Education
Kindergarten Teacher / Assistant Director
Goodstart Early Learning
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Designed and delivered kindergarten programs aligned with the QKLG and EYLF.
- Supported staff with implementation of EYLF and mentored early career educators.
- Contributed to leadership team during Assessment and Rating process (Exceeding rating achieved).
- Engaged with families and stakeholders to support early childhood development and transition to school.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Special Education: Complex Communication Needs
Edith Cowan University
01.2023
Bachelor of Education -
University of Southern Queensland
01.2019
Bachelor of Early Childhood -
University of Southern Queensland
01.2010
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Assessment design
- Professional learning
- Inclusive pedagogy
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
References
Caboolture Special School Caboolture Special School
Sheldon Boland Katie Rogers
Principal Acting Deputy Principal
PH: 5431 4444 PH: 0412 794 372
sbola5@eq.edu.au kroge30@eq.edu.au
Timeline
Head of Department – Curriculum
Caboolture Special School
08.2024 - Current
Classroom and Specialist Teaching Roles
Various Schools
01.2020 - 01.2024
Kindergarten Teacher / Assistant Director
Goodstart Early Learning
01.2006 - 01.2017
Graduate Certificate - Special Education: Complex Communication Needs
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Education -
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Early Childhood -
University of Southern Queensland