Special Education Advisor

Ministry of Education

Whangarei, New Zealand
Base: $80,291 - $106,016 py; bonus/equity: not spe...
On-site
Collaborative partnership with families
Support children with challenging behaviours
Evidence-based interventions
As a Special Education Adviser, you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by working collaboratively with a team around the child

Job Summary

  • As a Special Education Adviser, you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by working collaboratively with a team around the child.
  • This includes supporting the child to develop more pro-social ways of responding, and improve their participation, wellbeing and learning outcomes.
  • The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

Matching Summary

As a Special Education Adviser, you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by working collaboratively with a team around the child.

Salary

Base: $80,291 - $106,016 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: KiwiSaver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • collaborative partnership with families
  • support children with challenging behaviours
  • evidence-based interventions
  • inclusive education practice
  • adhere to Public Service Standards

Nice-to-have

  • sensitivity to cultural diversity
  • commitment to Treaty of Waitangi principles
  • knowledge of Te Ao Māori
  • promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Teaching or Post-graduate Diploma
  • experience with severe and challenging behaviours
  • ability to work collaboratively
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi

Work Rights

Not specified

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