Sommerville School, AucklandBehaviour Specialist (Psychologist) - (2 positions)Full time, PermanentOur behaviour specialists provide a range of services to our neuro-diverse learners. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in our school community, be a member of a multidisciplinary team and receive support from our senior leadership team.Skills, experience and qualifications needed:Psychology or relevant tertiary degree strongly preferred.Experience in working with learners having complex behaviour and communication deficits.Ability to complete functional assessments, develop behaviour plans and implement evidence-based interventions.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.A team player: able to work within a multidisciplinary team, support teaching staff, our learners and our whanau.An understanding of Aotearoa NZ's cultural heritage using Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the foundation.An innovative and reflective practitioner.View education through a culturally responsive lens.Willing to participate in ongoing professional development.Use IT confidently.Current and clean driver's licence.You must be eligible to work in NZ.Sommerville can offer:Full-time (8am–4pm) employment during term time with flexible working hours/work from home during school holidays.Laptop provided (Apple or Windows).Professional learning and development opportunities to grow your expertise in neurodiversity.Ko wai matou | About us:Our staff are our superpower at Sommerville School. We provide an incredibly nurturing and dynamic learning environment for our 330+ neuro-diverse learners, aged 5–21 years, in the base school (Panmure) and 15 satellite classes across Eastern Auckland. Our vision is 'Together, learning to live our best lives' and our motto is 'More Than a School'. Our values are 'Kia Maia/Courageous and Kia Hono/Connected'. Our 270+ team of educators, therapists, specialists and teacher aides work together in a multi-disciplinary approach to meet the individual needs of every learner, with individualised behaviour programmes.Positions commence term 1, 2025, or sooner if possible and involves a varied caseload.How to applyPlease apply online using the vacancy linkJessica ******(09) 570 9787Download our position descriptionBehaviour Specialist Position Description 1 v3Vacancy link:recruit.chillifactor.co.nz/jobs/view?id=14026Vacancy reference #: 1HAjh7Listed 3:53 pm 31 October 2024. Closes 15 November 2024.
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