Ministry of Education Manawatu / WhanganuiThe Special Education Advisor contributes thought leadership and expertise to strategies, work programmes and complex system issues to support the achievement of outcomes aligned to the Ministry's purpose and agreed strategies.
You will provide effective, efficient, and equitable learning support for students who cannot readily access the curriculum in accordance with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Ministry of Education.To be successful in this role you will have the following experience : Experience in a complex organisationExperience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomesExtensive experience working with children and young people with learning needs in the classroom or other relevant settingExperience leading and contributing to strategic initiatives, work programmes or projects that have organisational impactExperience in driving organisational change aligned to a shared vision and strategic priorities that delivers intended outcomesExperience working effectively with children and young people and their families / whanau, using a child and family centred approach, across a diverse range of settingsA proven track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with (as appropriate) : ColleaguesStakeholdersMaori and iwiMinistersSpecialist knowledge of theory, research and practice related to : Effective teaching practicesChild development, learning and behaviourDisabilities and their implications for learning, behaviour, and family / whanauA range of assessment and intervention frameworks with particular knowledge of inclusive and ecological approachesHow to applyPlease send your CV, and direct enquiries to :
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Special Education • Manawatu, New Zealand