Job details |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Job Offer: Adviser on Deaf Children:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionPermanent, full-time. located in the Botany office, Auckland.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 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 an Advisor on Deaf Children you will play a critical function in our region’s Learning Support team by; » providing specialist support to babies and children who are deaf or hard of hearing » providing professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families and building the capacity of those who are best placed to support the learning of these babies and children » providing appropriate specialist intervention plans » working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex. Aboutyou To be prosperous you will need; » a masters in special education (Sensory Disabilities/Hearing Impairment) or a diploma of Adviser on Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Children. Please note, if you do not have either of these qualifications but you have a teacher of the deaf or speech language therapist or equivalent qualification with at least two years’ practice in that function we can consider you but you will be required to complete the masters in special education (Sensory Disabilities/Hearing Impairment) within four years after appointment » expertise and practice in language, communication and child development and in the educational and audiological management for children who are deaf or hard of hearing » practice and expertise of New Zealand Sign Language » 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? 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. How to submit the application:There is more information in the position description:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/754360_JobDesc.pdfI f this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now.For more information, Contact Us by Anne-Marie Wardon (09 632 0335) at Auckland.recruitment@education.govt.nzPlease note, we only accept applications through our MoE and external websites - not via email. Applications close on Wednesday, 15th February 2023.Skills:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|