Special Education Advisor

7 hours ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent, full-time
- Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes
Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people across Aotearoa | New Zealand 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 every child, young person and adult student in our education system.
Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
We are looking for a Special Education Advisor 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. We are looking for a registered teacher (primary/secondary) who has experience as a Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) or Learning Support Coordinator (LSC).
As a Special Education Advisor, you will 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
- supporting parents and whānau, teachers and schools to meet the learning support needs of children and young people
- developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of professional partners, community and sector groups and support agencies to ensure that services are coordinated and effective
- enhancing inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings
- assessing, collaboratively planning, supporting and monitoring the implementation of individual (or group) intervention plans.

For more information on this position, please read through the attached Job Description.

This role is based at our Whakatāne Office in one of New Zealand's sunniest locations, offering a fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance opportunity. Applicants who live in Tauranga, Rotorua or the surrounding Bay of Plenty areas and are willing to commute may also be interested in this role.

**We also offer**:

- Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued and 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

Mōhou ake | About you
To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:

- a teaching qualification with a minimum of three years' teaching experience
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education or Education Psychology is desirable
- extensive experience working with children and young people with learning needs in a classroom or other relevant setting
- experience of supporting other education professionals 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/whānau and teachers across a diverse range of settings
- experience working in Māori-medium settings or the ability to work across Māori informed practice models would be advantageous
- a full driver licence.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. 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.
Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team
At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.
Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) is a frontline group that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others.
Learning Support is a critical part of the Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) 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.
Our Learning Support specialists work closely with families, whānau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Māori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion.
To learn more about Learning Support, the roles we offer, frequently asked questions, and more, click here.
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