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Job Offer: Psychologist/Special Education Advisor:MinEducationJob description:Job Description» Permanent – full-time function (South East team)Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Help shape the future of education At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent results. Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide variety 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. About our group and team 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. Our learning support specialists work closely with families, whanau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Maori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning results and promote social inclusion. About this function All functions are located in Hamilton. The day to day work for this position is in the South East area of the Waikato District and we are increasing our tele-practice capcapability to enable greater service to the education sector and flexible working arrangements. As a Psychologist/Special Education Advisor you will play a critical function in our region’s Learning Support team by: » identifying patterns or contributing factors that may be influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour » enhancing inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings » providing professional support and guidance to 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 in-depth specialist assessment and analysis for evidenced informed interventions » working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex » the prosperous applicant will have a working knowledge of our current Service Delivery Model, and practice will reflect the six element approach. About you To be prosperous you will need the following: » A Masters level tertiary qualification and/or a post-graduate Diploma in Psychology/Educational Psychology or equivalent » For a Psychologist you would need to be registered under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and to hold a current practicing certificate » capability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information » capability to co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting » Excellent communication and interpersonal expertise and an capability to work effectively with children, young people and their families and teachers across a diverse range of settings » The capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga » availability to engage with tele-practice services in addition to working face to face with services » A current driver’s licence as travel is a requirement of the function Are you ready to make a difference? Current Psychology Interns or those who are considering of their internship, are welcome to apply for this position. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Maori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our knowledge of the education system. As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with Maori students, their whanau, hapu and iwi. Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/677288_JobDesc.pdf If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘apply online’ button. How to submit the application:For more information, Contact Us by Linda Collins at Linda.Collins@education.govt.nz or 07 8508880Applications close on Friday, 12 March 2021.Skills:
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