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Offer: Psychologist/ Special Education Advisor:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionCanterbury Chatham Islands Region – Permanent, full-timeKia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. We have a big and important job to do and we need your help to make a real difference in children and young people’s lives by working as part of a trans-disciplinary team of dedicated professionals. 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. An opportunity exists for a psychologist or Special Education Advisor to join our team located in Canterbury on a full-time permanent basis. About you The prosperous applicant will do the following: » Have demonstrable knowledge, practice, and expertise in supporting children and young people with severe and challenging behaviours » Be responsible for providing a range of assessment and intervention services as well as establishing effective relationships with children, 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 » Translate specialist knowledge into practical information » Co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting » Have 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 » 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 » Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Are you ready to make a difference? We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who will enrich our knowledge of the education system. As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to Te Tiriti o Waitangi guiding principles in our work for and with M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. Please review the position description by copy and pasting this link into your browser:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/723809_JobDesc.pdf If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘apply online’ button. For more information contact Bianca White atBianca.White@education.govt.nzor 03 378 7373 Application close on Thursday, 28 April 2022. How to submit the application:Please apply via this link:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobs/EDU-1621123Skills:
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