3 days ago, from Kumaravine - Celebrating Maori & Pasifika success
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.
One permanent, full-time role based in Whangarei, Te Tai Tokerau.
Role Overview As a Special Education Adviser, you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by doing the following:
Working collaboratively with a team around the child, including educators, parents, caregivers, and whanau, to enhance understanding about the child and their behaviours.
Collaboratively develop, implement, and monitor an effective personalised learning plan.
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.
Facilitating access to wider services and support, in response to individual needs, for example speech and language therapy and local agencies.
Enhancing inclusive practices in 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.
Benefits 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 You will also offer:
Demonstrable knowledge, experience, and skills in supporting children and young people with severe and challenging behaviours.
An ability and willingness to work in collaborative partnership with other professionals, agencies, families, and the sector.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to sustain productive professional relationships.
A genuine commitment to evidence-based interventions, which demonstrate inclusive education practice and contribute to raising student achievement.
Bachelor of Teaching or Post-graduate Diploma in Special Education / Educational Psychology.
Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity and a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori.
You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
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 Kirsten Parker van Eck at ******
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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