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Job Offer: Speech Language Therapist:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionWellington RegionFull-time, permanent 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 a Speech Language Therapist to the Kapiti/Horowhenua learning Support team, MOE About us 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, 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 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 » working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex. 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 » Practical expertise in Maoritanga and/or practice in working with clients of another culture are desirable » 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 At times you may be required to work across the wider Wellington region, and you will have contact on a regular basis with other SLTs within the region. 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. How to submit the application:Please review the position description by copy and pasting this link into your browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/677169_JobDesc.pdf For more information Contact Us by Des James on 04 463 2845. Applications close Monday, 15 March 2021.If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the 'apply online' button.Skills:
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