Speech and Language Therapist

General, Therapist English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts Are you passionate about supporting students with complex communication and learning needs? Do you want to work in a supportive team environment? Do you want the chance to make a real difference to the students and the families/whānau at our school? Then this opportunity could be for you. As a speech and language therapist at Ruru Specialist School, you will join a dynamic and highly experienced team of therapists, working with high and very high ORS funded students aged 5 to 21 years. Our school is a vibrant, progressive environment with a focus on interprofessional collaborative practice. We believe that every student has the right to a voice and therefore have a vested interest in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We are looking for a speech and language therapist to join our team, starting Monday 7 th September. We offer a varied caseload with flexibility to accommodate professional strengths and interests. The school has an embedded growth culture, and we provide excellent professional learning opportunities to help you build and expand your therapeutic skills and approaches. If you want to join us, you'll need to: Be a qualified speech language therapist Qualify for NZSTA membership Have a valid driver’s license - as travel between satellite classes is required Experience working in special education is preferred, but we are also keen to hear from new graduates. Your salary will be dependent on the experience and qualifications you bring to the role with terms and conditions as per the Primary Teachers Collective Agreement. #J-18808-Ljbffr