NZ Ministry of Education – Paraparaumu, North Island
$69,966 - $118,450 a year
Full time, Contract
5 days ago, from Ministry of Education NZ
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes. Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our akonga in our education system.
We are looking for a Special Education Advisor to be part of a close-knit team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs.
This full-time fixed term role is based at our Paraparaumu office and is from 27 January to 18 April 2025 whilst recruitment to the permanent position is undertaken. The permanent appointee will commence duties from the beginning of Term 2 2025 (Monday 28 April).
As a Special Education Advisor, you'll play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by:
Identifying patterns or contributing factors that may be influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
Working collaboratively with a team around the child, including educators, parents, caregivers and whanau, to enhance understanding about the child and their behaviours.
Helping the adults around the child to make changes to the learning environment so that their behaviour can be more effectively managed, and the situation can be stabilised/made safer. This includes supporting the child to develop more pro-social ways of responding, and improving their participation, wellbeing and learning outcomes.
Facilitating access to wider services and support, in response to individual needs, for example speech and language therapy and local agencies.
Collaboratively assessing, planning, developing, supporting and monitoring the implementation of effective individual (or group) learning plans.
Enhancing inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings.
Salary range: $69,966 - $118,450 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
We also offer:
Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
The ability to purchase extra days leave.
A range of employee network groups.
An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.
About you | Mohou ake
To be successful in this fixed term role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:
A teaching qualification with significant teaching experience.
Previous experience in a learning support specialist role an advantage.
Extensive knowledge, experience and skills in supporting children and young people with severe and challenging learning needs/behaviours in a classroom or other relevant settings.
Experience in and willingness to work collaboratively and support other education professionals and agencies to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people and their families/whanau and teachers across a diverse range of settings.
The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga, including promoting tikanga and te reo Maori.
A full current driver licence as travel is a requirement of this role.
The Wellington region Matea Ako Tautoko team has 140 committed, hardworking, and skilled specialist staff (across a range of occupations) who care very much about the akonga, kai ako, whanau, kai awhina we support. We also care about our colleagues and work collaboratively and supportively together on the rewarding mahi we do. We have fun team activities and social times in our teams and office.
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
For further information, please contact Service Manager Colin Tarr on 027 243 4951 and/or ******.
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
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