Special Education Advisor

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 70 000 - 106 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

New Zealand Government in Auckland is seeking a fixed-term, full-time Special Education Advisor to join a community-focused Learning Support team. You will identify factors influencing learning and wellbeing, collaborate with families to understand the child, and support adults in adapting learning environments for safer, more pro-social behaviours.

You will facilitate access to services and develop effective learning plans, while promoting inclusive practices across education settings and

Qualificações

• Teaching qualification with a minimum of three years' teaching experience.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education.
• Experience supporting children and young people with severe and challenging behaviours and learning needs.

Responsabilidades

• Identify patterns or contributing factors influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, caregivers and whanau to understand the child and behaviours.
• Help adults around the child modify learning environments to improve behaviour, participation and learning outcomes.
• Facilitate access to wider services and support (e.g., speech and language therapy, local agencies).
• Assess, plan, develop, support and monitor effective individual or group learning plans.
• Promote inclusive practices across early learning services, schools and other settings.

Conhecimentos

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Maori-informed practice

Interpersonal skills

Formação académica

Teaching qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Help shape the future of education in New ZealandHelp shape the future of EducationWe work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomesOur organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range 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 our students in our education system.About this role | Mo tenei turangaWe have a fixed-term, full-time opportunity available until July 2027.We are looking for a full time Special Education Advisor to be part of a community-focused team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs.As a Special Education Advisor, you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by:Identifying patterns or contributing factors that may be influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour.Working collaboratively with a team around the child, including educators, parents, caregivers and whanau, to enhance understanding about the child and their behaviours.Helping the adults around the child to make changes to the learning environment so that their behaviour can be more effectively managed, and the situation can be stabilised/made safer. This includes supporting the child to develop more pro-social ways of responding, and improving their participation, wellbeing and learning outcomes.Facilitating access to wider services and support, in response to individual needs, for example speech and language therapy and local agencies.Collaboratively assessing, planning, developing, supporting and monitoring the implementation of effective individual (or group) learning plans.Enhancing inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings.Salary range: $69,966 - $106,016 per annum plus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.About you | Mohou akeTo be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:a teaching qualification with a minimum of three years' teaching experiencea Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educationextensive knowledge, experience and skills in supporting children and young people with severe and challenging behaviours and learning needs in a classroom or other relevant settingsexperience in and willingness to work collaboratively and support other education professionals and agencies to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needsexcellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people and their families/whanau and teachers across a diverse range of settingsexperience working in Maori-medium settings or the ability to work across Maori informed practice models would be advantageousthe ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tirirti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga, including promoting tikanga and te reo Maoria genuine commitment to evidence-based interventions which demonstrate inclusive education practice and contribute to raising student achievementa full current driver licence as travel across the region is a requirement of this roleThe ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.About our group and team | Matau ropu akeLearning Support is a critical part of the Te Mahau 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, whanau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Maori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion.Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the `apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.For further information, please contact Recruitment Waka at [e-mail] close Midnight - Wednesday 12 November 2026.We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.