Assessment Speech Language Therapist - Christchurch

Assessment Speech Language Therapist – Christchurch

At Ko Taku Reo we work to provide teaching support andresources to help New Zealand’s Deaf and hard of hearing children reach theiracademic potential as well as nurture their social and emotional wellbeing andhelp them form their own identity. You will be joining a nationwide teamand you will share their passionand enthusiasm for delivering high quality education and services to Deaf andhard of hearing students and their whānau we support.

THE ROLE /TE MAHI

We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled Speech LanguageTherapists to join our team. These roles are up to 20 hours per week and fixed term until the end of the 2025 school year and will be based in different areas throughoutthe motu. While workingremotely, you will be connected to and supported by our permanent Speech andLanguage Therapists who are based in Aucklandand Christchurch and by our Integrated Services Lead who is based in Christchurch.

You will collaborate with Resources Teachers of the Deaf(RTDs) and Region Team Leads in our Outreach School services, to undertakeformal speech language therapy assessments. Theseassessments will help determine learner needs to allow the Outreach Teams to implement supports to develop the languageand learning of Deaf/hard of hearing learners from age 5 years and up. Travel will be also be required and will be dependent on need.

YOU WILL / KA MAHI KOE:

• UndertakeSpeech Language andCommunicationassessmentsin line withNationalSpecialist Service Standardsand School requirements
• SupportDeaf/hard of hearing learners\’ accesstothecurriculumthrough assisting in developing a better understanding of their languageneeds
• Throughassessment data, reports and recommendations provided to RTDs assist Deaf/hard of hearing learners toreach their potential
• Provideprofessional guidance and motivation to teachers and support staff
• Supportlearners’ access to the curriculum through supporting RTD\’s to provide assessment-informedinterventions

YOU WILL HAVE/ KEI A KOE:

• NZrecognised qualification in Speech Language Therapy
• Knowledgeand understanding of the NZ Education Sector and recognised for liftingstudent achievement and wellbeing
• Experiencein systems, strategic planning, implementation and reporting
• Current, clean drivers licence and use of own car – mileage will be reimbursed (with conditions)
• Respectand positive engagement with all learners and colleagues
• An affinity or understanding of Deaf Culture and communitywould be great however we can bring you into this world and help you engage
• Rewardingassessment work with children to assist in their growth
• Afocused role with a team approach
• Theopportunity to work for a passionate employer

HOW TO APPLY/ME PEHEA TE TONO

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply below with your CV anda cover letter telling us why you\’d love to work with us and our students. Onlyapplicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.We may look to interview prior to closing so please apply early.

Applications close5pm, Wednesday 3 September 2025.

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