Job description Early Intervention Teacher
Application form Early Intervention Teacher
Hours: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)
Job specific information
This role is for an Early Intervention Teacher to provide ongoing education support services within the home, early childhood centre and community. We are a transdisciplinary, family-directed early intervention service for children from birth to school age with, or at risk of developing a disability.
Why us?
We have a positive workplace culture that values employee wellbeing and work-life balance. As such, we have a range of initiatives to foster a positive work environment and support our employees. These include:
A friendly and values-based environment where you can make a positive impact.
Receive access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential counselling and support.
Access our employee benefits programme and a paid day of wellness leave each year.
About the role:
Coordinate high quality services that are creative, flexible, and responsive to the needs of disabled people and their families / whānau.
Services focus on improving / maintaining inclusion of disabled people within their families / whānau and the wider community.
Coordinate delivery of contracted services which meet the funders’ specifications.
Work in ways which are consistent with the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Maintain a high standard of professional and organisational behaviour and practice.
Using standardised tools assess the cognitive and social needs of children who have been referred for Early Intervention services. Communicate and document these needs appropriately.
Ensure goals and frequency of visits are holistic, transdisciplinary and take into account the changing needs of the child and family / whānau.
Family and whānau are consulted as integral team members; are educated and upskilled in the management of the needs of their child and empowered to work effectively with them.
Recognise safety issues for children, young people and vulnerable adults, respond to these and refer to appropriate supports / organisations (internal and external).
Attend, participate in and seek training / professional development opportunities (including internal and external supervision).
Develop and maintain community connections and networks; and promote the concept of inclusion and community development.
Recruitment, supervise, and daily management of Education Support Workers (ESWs).
Provide professional support, guidance, feedback, supervision, as well as plan and provide professional development opportunities for ESWs.
Undertake general administration and other tasks as agreed with your team leader and as required to support the team.
About you:
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood (or equivalent) AND
Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching - Early Intervention.
A minimum of three years teaching experience and a deep knowledge of child development, learning and behaviour.
Experience in working with children with additional learning needs would be an advantage.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
Understanding of family-centred and family-directed intervention and planning.
A knowledge or willingness to learn standardised assessments such as The Carolina Curriculum and Bayley-4 Developmental Assessment.
Is committed to providing quality services to disabled children and their families and whānau.
Strong time management and organisational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to establish effective relationships with families / whānau, early childhood services and other agencies.
Understanding and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Full NZ driver’s license.
How to apply
To apply, send your completed CCS Disability Action application form, a copy of your CV, and a cover letter to: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you have any questions, require accommodations, or would like an alternative application method, please contact Serene Tzeng on 027 207 6799 or via the email: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
Applications will be considered as they are received. As such, the closing date is subject to change. We will endeavour to update you regarding the status of your application as soon as possible.
About us
CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and we openly encourage people with lived experience to apply.