Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
We are a small Special Education Department (Te Koroī) with 22 ORS students within Riccarton High School, a coeducational, multicultural, secondary school with a reputation for high student achievement and strong community spirit.
We require an enthusiastic teacher with passion / interest and experience in teaching students with diverse and complex special needs, who have a range of disabilities including intellectual, autism, physical and visual. Candidates could be either Primary or Secondary trained, Special Education papers an asset but not necessary.
* Being able to build connections with severe and complex autistic students is a must.
* Knowledge of implementing and developing behaviour plans is essential
* The successful candidate needs to be able to work in a flexible shared and close team environment.
* The ability to support the management and professional learning of a team of learning assistants is desirable
* Be able to teach and lead professional development of all staff in numeracy and literacy (Preferred).
* A strength in another subject area, such as dance, science, technology, art, music, etc; would be an advantage.
* To oversee the transition to school for incoming students, which may include developing systems and processes.
* Have experience in developing IEP/ITPs
* Must have a full driver’s licence, manual desirable.
* This role is not suitable for a beginning teacher.
* Visits are welcomed.
If you are interested in teaching and would enjoy working with a very diverse range of wonderful students, we would welcome your application.
Please note, we are not accepting international applications for this role.
How to apply
Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:
Physical address:
31 Vicki Street, Sockburn, Christchurch
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