Special Education Advisor

6 months ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Ministry of Education NZ Full time

Job Type: Permanent- Location: Hamilton, NZ**Help shape the future of Education**:

- 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 ākonga in our education system.

**About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga**:
Waikato Southwest team, Hamilton, NZ. Including Taumarunui and surrounds, Piopio, Te Kuiti and Ōtorohanga.

We are looking for a behaviour specialist to be part of a close-knit, community-focused team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs.

As a Special Education Advisor/ Behaviour Specialist you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by:

- Enhancing inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings
- Providing professional support and guidance to early learning centres, schools, teachers and families and building the capacity of those who are best placed to support the learning of children and young people
- Providing appropriate specialist assessment and analysis for collaboratively planned evidence informed interventions
- Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child's needs are complex.
- There may also be opportunities for involvement in project work, as well as individual casework, targeted (group) work, and universal (systems level) work.
- ‘Thinking outside the box' and collaboration with others is encouraged, to ensure positive outcomes for students.
- There may the opportunity to develop a specialist area of service delivery to best serve learners across the region.

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 | Mōhou ake**:
To be successful you will:

- Be a qualified and fully registered NZ teacher.
- And/or be eligible for, or working towards eligibility, and wanting to complete a New Zealand educational psychology internship.
- Additional qualifications in Learning Support would be an advantage.
- 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.
- Special Education Advisors: A qualified and fully registered NZ teacher. Additional qualifications in Learning Support would be an advantage.
- Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity and a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

You will also have / be able to demonstrate:

- The ability to develop and interact effectively with people of other cultures focusing or relationship and recognising their identity, language and culture as a source of strength.
- To demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with ākonga, whānau and Kaiako across a diverse range of settings.
- Ability to translate practitioner knowledge into practical information to upskill the adults around a child.
- Ability to co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting.
- A full current driver's licence is essential. Travel across the district is a requirement of the role.

**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**:
Learning Support is a critical part of the Sector Enablement and Support Group in the Ministry. We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education.

**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?**:
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.

**Applications close Midnight - Wedne

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