Special Education Advisor: Inclusive Learning & Support

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Ministry of Education New Zealand, Te Mahau, invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time Special Education Advisor to join the Learning Support team across the Auckland region. The role focuses on improving outcomes for children with learning support needs and promoting social inclusion.

You will work with educators, parents and whānau to assess, plan and monitor learning plans, enhance inclusive practices, and facilitate access to related services.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification with a minimum of three years’ teaching experience.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education required.
• Experience supporting children with severe and challenging behaviours in classrooms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, parents, whānau and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Identify patterns influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Collaborate with the child’s support network to understand needs.
• Help adults adjust learning environments to stabilise and support pro-social behaviour.
• Facilitate access to services such as speech therapy and local agencies.
• Develop and monitor individual or group learning plans.
• Promote inclusive practices across early learning and schools.

Skills

Teaching experience

Special education

Behaviour support

Collaboration

Communication skills

Driver licence

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education

Job description

The Ministry of Education New Zealand, Te Mahau, invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time Special Education Advisor to join the Learning Support team across the Auckland region. The role focuses on improving outcomes for children with learning support needs and promoting social inclusion.

You will work with educators, parents and whānau to assess, plan and monitor learning plans, enhance inclusive practices, and facilitate access to related services.