CESW Practice Advisor

Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand is seeking a CESW Practice Advisor to oversee professional development for paraprofessional staff across schools nationwide. The role emphasizes NZSL fluency, mediating the NZ Curriculum through NZSL, and understanding the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

The position is full-time and permanent with flexibility on base location, enabling nationwide coverage and collaboration with the CESW Lead to strengthen NZSL@School funding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Fluent in NZSL or sign-supported communication.
• Experience mediating the NZ Curriculum through NZSL.
• Understanding the learning needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee professional development for paraprofessional staff in schools.
• Support Deaf/Hearing partnership across the team.
• Role is a fulltime permanent position with flexible base location.

Skills

NZSL fluency

NZ Curriculum mediation

Understanding Deaf/Hearing needs

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand New Zealand (nationwide)

CESW Practice Advisor

Full time, Permanent

General, CESW Practice Advisor

• English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

SDA - Other allowances specific to our school

Are you familiar with the principles of andragogy and have proven experience in applying them? Are you a superstar in planning and delivering needs-based group lessons to adults? Are you successful in teaching engaging and interactive lessons via Zoom? Are you passionate about supporting NZSL users in our classrooms nationwide? If you've answered yes - WE WANT YOU! This is an amazing opportunity to join the team that provides support to over 170 Communication Education Support Workers (CESWs) nationwide. Join the Team now!

Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand is anationwide teamof teaching, learning and professional services staff who share a passion and enthusiasm for delivering high quality education and services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and their whānau.

WHAT YOU WILL DO /TE MAHI

As the CESW Practice Advisor you will work closely with the CESW Lead in overseeing the professional development of paraprofessional staff employed by local schools receiving NZSL@School funding. This role actively supports the Deaf/Hearing partnership. This is a permanent fulltime adult teaching role and there is flexibility where this role is based.

You will need to be fluent in NZSL, experienced in mediating the NZ Curriculum through NZSL and understanding the unique language and learning needs of D/HH ākonga in the local school classroom. A bachelor's degree in education is desirable (or related qualification and experience).

Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and can make themselves available for an interview will be considered for this position.We may look to interview prior to closing so please apply early.