Fixed term for 12 months
64 hours per fortnight
Salary will be pro-rata based on 32 hours per week.
Position Overview: In partnership with Sport NZ through the Strengthen & Adapt programme, Special Olympics NZ (SONZ) are looking for an innovative and motivated professional to lead and execute a resource development project that will transform the way we work within the Intellectual or Learning Disability community.
With a background in either education settings, educational resource development, and child development this person firstly will be tasked with researching existing educational material across the sector, and leading collaborative working groups to ensure SONZ develops quality, fit-for-purpose learning content.
The role will focus on developing a suite of tools and resources that support parents, clubs, teachers and sporting organisations to confidently and effectively coach and include someone with an intellectual or learning disability.
These resources will be created with the goal that the more people gain confidence and knowledge to coach and include participants with an intellectual or learning disability and in turn, these participants have access to quality sports coaching and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities: Research, Analysis and Design: Review existing SONZ resource and best practice resource across Special Olympics programmes, nationally and internationally.
Review and understand resources (across many settings) that are currently used to support the involvement of young people with Intellectual Disabilities in sporting opportunities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current materials and identify gaps in resources for various learning settings.
Host Content Development Workshops to test and define content development needs and opportunities for respective target audiences.
Facilitate with key stakeholders re: the positioning of SONZ offering to complement existing material.
Utilise research and workshop outcomes to define priority content areas and resulting SONZ "IP/programmes."
This will include "what' is an intellectual disability and "how" to coach resource.
Identify the most effective communication formats and channels to cater for respective target audiences; understand key messaging to successfully engage these groups.
Collaborative Leadership: Lead working groups comprised of educators, administrators, volunteer coaches and stakeholders and undertake a needs analysis.
Facilitate discussions, workshops, and brainstorming sessions to gather insights and foster collaboration.
Resource Development: Design and write learning solutions that are utilised to grow confidence and capability in delivering and including sporting opportunities to people with an intellectual disability.
Incorporate a mix of Web/online/printable and in-person resource, catering to different learning styles and needs.
Ensure alignment of developed resources with educational standards and learning objectives.
Embed Special Olympics within the cross curriculum opportunities, focusing on the key concepts of inclusion.
Support and Training: Provide guidance and training for teachers, parents and coaches on the implementation of blended learning strategies.
Offer ongoing support and resources to help educators effectively utilise the new materials in their teaching practices.
Evaluation and Feedback: Gather feedback from users to continuously improve and refine blended learning solutions.
Analyze data on the effectiveness of implemented resources and make recommendations for enhancements.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Education (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in curriculum development and blended learning methodologies.
Strong research skills with the ability to analyze and synthesize information effectively.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Proficiency in educational technology tools and platforms.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to engage diverse groups and facilitate productive discussions.
Creative thinking and adaptability in developing innovative educational solutions.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
What We Offer: A chance to make a meaningful impact on educators and learners.
A chance to assist in societal change in the sport and disability sector.
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
About Us: The ultimate goal of Special Olympics is to enrich the lives of people with an intellectual disability through sport, creating lifelong participation opportunities.
We are New Zealand's largest sporting provider to people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Special Olympics New Zealand (SONZ) began when Grant Quinn and his wife Wendy Quinn took four swimmers to the World Summer Games in Baton Rogue in 1983. Upon returning, Grant travelled the country setting up Special Olympic Clubs - there are 42 Special Olympic Clubs to this day.
For more information: Please email Fran Scholey - ******
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