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Job Offer: Speech Language Therapist:MinEducationJob description:Job Description» One permanent, full-time, Palmerston North» One fixed-term, full-time to Friday, 10 May 2024, Palmerston North » Key function delivering frontline service » income range $67,963 – $92,192 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. Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, 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 our akonga in our education system. Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown. We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Maori students, their whanau, hapu and iwi. 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 expertise » working holistically as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex. 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 expertise of theory, research and practice related to speech-language, child, and human development, and learning and behaviour » capability to translate specialist expertise 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 Matau ropu ake – About our ministry, group, and team Learning Support is a critical part of the Te Mahau, Te Tai Whenua. 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. To view the job description please follow this link:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/768325_JobDesc.pdf Te putake me te kawenga – Our purpose and function Te Mahau – Te Tai Whenua (Central) is a frontline group. Our frontline groups collectively provide leadership abilities and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services, such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services. As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level through the Directors of Education, including deep relationships with iwi and hapu. Our Directors of Education have the lead function and relationship with early learning, kohanga, school and kura, and this means they will be across all the services we provide at a local level. Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi? – Are you ready to make a difference? We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the ‘apply’ button below. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you’d like to share about your cultural identity. We’re keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable expertise, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the function. Apply online via https://jobs.education.govt.nz/. Applications via email will not be considered. For more information Contact Us by peggy.warren@education.govt.nz or 06 350 9895 Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 3 August 2023. We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belong. How to submit the application:To apply please use this link:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle? in_organid=17584&in_jnCounter=225667107&in_jobDate=All&in_search box=YES&in_summary=S&in_site=CareersSiteSkills:
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