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Offer: Psychologist/Special Education Adviser:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionSpecial Education Advisor or Psychologist(1.0 FTE permanent position located in Greymouth) » 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 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 Te Mahau Te Tai Runga (Te Mahau, South). 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. To lgain more about Learning Support, the functions we offer, frequently asked questions, and more, clickhere. About this function As a Special Education Advisor / Psychologist you will play a critical function in our region’s Learning Support team by doing the following: » Supporting parents and wh?nau, teachers and schools to meet the learning support needs of children and young people » Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of professional partners, community and sector groups and support agencies to ensure that services are coordinated and effective » Enhancing inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings » Assessing, collaboratively planning, supporting and monitoring the implementation of individual (or group) intervention plans About you To be prosperous you will need the following: » Special Education Adviser – a Bachelor of Teaching or Post-graduate Diploma in Special Education / Educational Psychology » Psychologist – A Masters level tertiary qualification and a post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent and to be registered under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and to hold a current practicing certificate » practice working with children and young people with learning needs in a classroom or other significant setting » practice of supporting other education professionals to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs » 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 Tirirti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga What can we offer you? We offer a competitive income and terms and conditions. In addition, our specialists tell us they value the following: » “The capability to make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and their wh?nau and contribute to system wide change is a huge plus » “The Ministry offers a strong community of practice and the support of a large organisation so I never feel isolated or alone” » “I really value the capability to work closely with specialists from other disciplines. Information technology enhances my own practice and thinking” Are you ready to make a difference? We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including M?ori, 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 M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. Please review the position desription by copy and pasting this link into your browser:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/719085_JobDesc.pdf If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘apply online’ button. The Ministry invites applications from fully vaccinated people or people with a valid medical exemption (under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021). We will require evidence of your vaccination status, or your medical exemption, at the pre-employment stage of our recruitment process. For more information, Contact Us by Jan Hills at 027 289 7470 or jan.hills@education.govt.nz Applications close on Monday, 14 March 2022. How to submit the application:Please apply via this link:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobs/EDU-1597038ASkills:
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