Deaf Education NZ: NZSL 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 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.