Speech-Language Therapist — Education & Inclusion Specialist

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

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Porirua is seeking a Speech-Language Therapist to join our Learning Support team. This permanent, full-time role operates in the Porirua office with opportunities to collaborate across the Greater Wellington region to support students.

You will work in a trans-disciplinary environment, provide assessments and evidence-informed interventions, and help schools, teachers and families develop inclusive practices for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy or equivalent meeting NZ Speech-language Therapists Association requirements.
• Specialist knowledge of theory, research and practice related to speech-language, child development and learning and behaviour.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
• Coordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, families, teachers across diverse settings.
• Understand and apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• Adhere to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing inclusive practices in schools and other educational settings.
• Providing professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families and building capacity of those who support learning.
• Providing specialist assessment and analysis for collaboratively planned interventions.
• Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex.
• Opportunities for project work, individual casework and systems-level initiatives.
• Collaborating to ensure positive outcomes for students.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy

Job description

The Ministry of Education in Porirua is seeking a Speech-Language Therapist to join our Learning Support team. This permanent, full-time role operates in the Porirua office with opportunities to collaborate across the Greater Wellington region to support students.

You will work in a trans-disciplinary environment, provide assessments and evidence-informed interventions, and help schools, teachers and families develop inclusive practices for diverse learners.