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Job Offer: Speech Language Therapist:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionTwo Permanent functions» We have a big and important job to do, and we need your help » Make a real difference in children and young people’s lives » Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team of dedicated professionals Use your specialist skills and practice to help maximise learning for Maori, Pacific and for children and young people with learning support needs. Help shape the future of Education He mea tarai e matou te matauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ona huanga We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent results At Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to akonga and whanau. We help shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary. We do this by building relationships and knowledge the needs of those who receive our services. We are making significant changes to how we deliver our mahi by: » taking practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi » giving priority to regional and local voice » delivering greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support » improving feedback loops and information flows. Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people across Aotearoa | 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 Te Mahau Te Tai Whenua is the key interface between Te Mahau | Ministry of Education and education providers. Information technology is our function to ensure that sector leaders and the communities in which they operate have access to the skills, programmes and resources that will allow our children and young people to reach their full potential. We give effect to government and ministry policy and support education and community leadership abilities within a self-managing system, to bring about the positive changes required to lift aspiration and raise educational achievement for all. Mo tenei turanga | About this function As a Speech Language Therapist, you will play a critical function in our region’s Learning Support team by: » working to understand the impact of children and young people’s communication needs in the context of their home, education setting and community » working closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other specialists to help them support their children with the development of speech, language and communication skills » working holistically as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex. Please note there is more information in the Listing descriptionb_fileupload.proc_download (education.govt.nz) Mohou ake | About you To be prosperous you will need the following: » A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy or an equivalent that meets the requirements of the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association » Specialist knowledge of theory, research and practice related to speech-language, child, and human development, and learning and behaviour » 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 skills 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 Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference? We need to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to building racial equity and excellence in the education sector. We provide flexible working environments where everyone feels significant, valued and supported. So, if working in the house and/or having a flexible start and finish to the day will help with this, we can usually make Information technology happen. We’d love to hear what this might look like for you, so feel free to outline this in your cover letter. Skills:
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