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Offer: Psych/SEA:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionPsychologist/Special Education AdviserPermanent full-time position – located in Dunedin » 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 people and adult student in our education system. About our group and team Learning Support is a critical part of the 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. An opportunity exists for a Psychologist or Special Education Adviser (with behaviour practice) to join our team located in Dunedin on a full-time permanent basis. The prosperous applicant may also be required to provide services across Otago/Southland. The prosperous applicant will have the following: » have demonstrable knowledge, practice and expertise in supporting children and young people with severe and challenging behaviours and students with severe disabilities » be responsible for providing a range of assessment and intervention services to children as well as establishing effective relationships with parents, families, wh?nau, educators and others working in the community » have significant special education qualifications and/or a current New Zealand Psychologists Board registration » have a current driver’s licence candidates for the position should be able to demonstrate the following key attributes: » capability to plan and manage time effectively to meet goals and objectives » Knowledge of the curriculum in schools » Knowledge and knowledge of inclusive education practices » capability and availability to work co-operatively as a team member in a range of contexts » Excellent interpersonal and communication expertise » ensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity 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. The Ministry of Education has an equal opportunities policy and is committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. If this opportunity interests you go towww.education.govt.nz/careersto apply online. For more information contact colleen.wakefield@education.govt.nz How to submit the application:Applications close on Friday, 6 May 2022.Skills:
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