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Job Opportunity: Speech Language Therapist:MinEducationJob description:Job Description»Wellington region – located in the Masterton office»Full-time permanent position Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. We are pursuing to appoint Speech Language Therapists to our team. We would like to invite qualified Speech Language Therapists to apply, and welcome applications from Speech Language Therapist students who are about to complete their qualification. About Us Learning Support is a critical part of Te Mahua – Te Tai Runga 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, wh?nau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and M?ori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning results and promote social inclusion. About the Masterton team We are a multidisciplinary Learning support team who are known around the country for our innovative practice. We are a friendly team working in a transdisciplinary, collaborative and strengths-located way. We have two other practiced Speech Language Therapists in our team and also access practice support from across the Wellington region. Our team achieve work life balance by having a small commute with support for flexible work arrangements. Working in the Wairarapa offers the opportunity to have all the advantages of being close to a big city but also the benefits of a small town. We have no traffic lights in the Wairarapa! The rents and house prices are reasonable, we have easy access to beaches, rivers, tramping and cycling trails as well as award winning vineyards and restaurants! Our climate is warmer than Wellington and the people are very friendly. 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 speech and language difficulties in the context of their home, school 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 expertise. About you We are pursuing a highly skilled and motivated person with a current recognised qualification in speech-language therapy to join our innovative and energetic team. We provide a friendly, supportive environment with an excellent professional network: » The prosperous applicant will be able to work effectively across both school and early childhood sectors » Responsibilities will include working with children and young people, their parents, caregivers, whanau, educators and other Learning Support personnel in delivering speech and language services » Excellent interpersonal and communication expertise are essential as is an capability to work in a culturally sensitive manner » The capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga » expertise in the area of Hanen, early intervention, working with children with complex learning/communication needs and expertise of the early childhood and/or school curriculum are an advantage » practice and confidence in delivering group training to parents and educators is an essential part of the function » candidates must be eligible for membership to the NZSTA » A full current driver’s licence is essential as travel is a requirement of the function Overseas candidates should have their qualifications approved by New Zealand Speech-Language Therapy Association (NZSTA) in order to determine that they are appropriate for working within New Zealand. Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/748602_JobDesc.pdf Please take a look and if this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘apply online’ button. For more information Contact Us by Kerry McBride Kerry.mcbride@education.govt.nz or 063705514 Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 30th November 2022. Skills:
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