Special Education Advisor

Ministry of Education

Christchurch, NZ
Base: $69,966 - $106,016 nzd py; bonus/equity: not...
On-site
Enhancing inclusive educational practices
Providing specialist assessment and analysis
Working in trans-disciplinary teams
As a Special Education Advisor, you will play a critical role in enhancing inclusive practices and providing professional support to schools, teachers, and families

Job Summary

  • As a Special Education Advisor, you will play a critical role in enhancing inclusive practices and providing professional support to schools, teachers, and families.
  • The Ministry offers a strong community of practice and the support of a large organisation, fostering collaboration and reducing isolation among specialists.
  • Learning Support specialists work closely with families, whānau, caregivers, schools, and other agencies to maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion.

Matching Summary

As a Special Education Advisor, you will play a critical role in enhancing inclusive practices and providing professional support to schools, teachers, and families.

Salary

Base: $69,966 - $106,016 NZD per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 3% KiwiSaver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enhancing inclusive educational practices
  • Providing specialist assessment and analysis
  • Working in trans-disciplinary teams
  • Supporting students with additional needs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to coordinate multi-agency service provision
  • Full current driver's licence

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of Te Ao Māori and tikanga
  • Ability to work collaboratively within integrated teams
  • Cultural competency with diverse populations
  • Thinking outside the box and collaboration encouraged

Key Requirements

  • Relevant primary or secondary teaching qualification
  • Postgraduate qualification in special education advantageous
  • 3+ years teaching experience
  • Full current driver's licence
  • Ability and willingness to adhere to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct

Work Rights

Not specified

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