Advisor on Deaf Children
Core
Provide specialist support to babies and children who are deaf or hard of hearing, their parents/caregivers, families and whānau, with an early years focus (birth to Year 3).
Role type
Specialist educational advisor (deaf children)
Builds
Individual or group intervention plans for students with additional learning needs
Domain
Education / Special Needs / Early Childhood
Required skills
Specialist support for deaf/hard of hearing children, family and whānau centred approach, routine and strength based approach, coaching approach, culturally responsive practice, assessment and analysis, collaborative planning, intervention plan implementation
Preferred skills
Warm and collaborative demeanor, passion for improving outcomes for Deaf and hard of hearing children, relationship-building, trust-building, adherence to Public Service Standards
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide specialist support in natural settings (homes, early childhood services, schools), assess and analyse student needs, collaboratively plan and monitor intervention plans, provide professional support and guidance to schools and families
Seniority
Mid-level specialist