Mairehau High School Canterbury

Supported learning educator

We are looking for a teacher with the experience and training to work with a group of teenagers who have a programme based on life skills designed to meet their sensory needs. The teacher will have the skills to relate to and teach to a range of diverse abilities and capabilities and work in both mainstream and special education settings.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a New Zealand registered teacher, with proven experience in working with students with special needs in a satellite / mainstream context
• Be able to develop and implement systems which promote independence
• Be able to implement a range of curricula
• Have a range of effective skills that assist students with intellectual impairment in learning
• Have a sense of humour, flexible approach, and effective organisational skills
• Have a special education qualification and/or have participated in professional development that is relevant to the needs of students with special needs
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage and work with teams, as well as parents / whānau, caregivers and colleagues in a caring and supportive manner.