Special Education Advisor — Learning & Inclusion Lead

Ministry of Education; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Whangārei, Aotearoa New Zealand, is seeking a Permanent full-time Special Education Advisor to support Learning Support in the region. You will work with students, families and professionals to build effective plans and safer learning environments.

Key responsibilities include collaboration with educators and whānau, implementing personalised learning plans, and connecting families with wider services to improve participation and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Teaching or Post-graduate Diploma in Special Education.
• Demonstrable knowledge, experience and skills in supporting children with challenging behaviours.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to sustain professional relationships.
• Commitment to inclusive education practices and evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team around the child including educators, parents, caregivers and whānau to understand the child and behaviours.
• Develop, implement and monitor personalised learning plans.
• Support adults around the child to modify learning environments for safer, more pro-social outcomes.
• Facilitate access to wider services and supports such as speech and language therapy and local agencies.
• Assist in enhancing inclusive practices in schools and other educational settings.

Skills

Collaborative partnership

Interpersonal communication

Evidence-based practice

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor of Teaching or Post-graduate Diploma in Special Education

Job description

The Ministry of Education in Whangārei, Aotearoa New Zealand, is seeking a Permanent full-time Special Education Advisor to support Learning Support in the region. You will work with students, families and professionals to build effective plans and safer learning environments.

Key responsibilities include collaboration with educators and whānau, implementing personalised learning plans, and connecting families with wider services to improve participation and outcomes.