Special Education Advisor - Inclusive Learning Champion

Ministry of Education; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education in New Zealand is seeking Specialist Education Advisors to join a community-focused team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs. The role requires a teaching qualification with a minimum of three years' teaching experience, a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education, and a drive to support learners across diverse educational settings.

The position is full-time and permanent, with travel region-wide.

Qualifications

• A teaching qualification with a minimum of three years' teaching experience.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education.
• Experience supporting children with learning needs and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to collaborate with educators, parents, whānau and agencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Māori-medium settings or Māori-informed practice.
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga.
• Commitment to evidence-based inclusive education.
• Full current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Commitment to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Identify patterns influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Collaborate with the child and team to enhance understanding and planning.
• Support changes to learning environments to stabilise and manage behaviours.
• Assist the child to develop pro-social behaviours and participation.
• Facilitate access to services (e.g., speech therapy) and local agencies.
• Collaboratively assess, plan, develop, support and monitor learning plans.
• Enhance inclusive practices across early learning services, schools and settings.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Excellent communication

Collaborative mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education

Job description

Ministry of Education in New Zealand is seeking Specialist Education Advisors to join a community-focused team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs. The role requires a teaching qualification with a minimum of three years' teaching experience, a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education, and a drive to support learners across diverse educational settings.

The position is full-time and permanent, with travel region-wide.