Te Kopuru School Northland

Learning support coordinator

Start date: To be negotiated.

Northern Wairoa Kāhui Ako seeks a learning support coordinator to work collegially in our region. The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who is passionate about making a difference for students. The position will involve working across three schools: Dargaville Primary, Te Kopuru School and Pouto School.  

You must have an innovative growth mindset, be able to listen and respond to learning needs across sectors and worksites and be aware of transition challenges. You will also collaborate closely with other learning support professionals, teachers, and in-school learning support teams to lift support levels for at-risk learners.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated successful experience working with and including children and young people with learning support needs in the classroom.
• A sound knowledge, commitment to, and understanding of the learning support system and the Learning Support Action Plan priorities across our ECE, primary and secondary schools.
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori.
• A current teaching practising certificate and relevant teaching qualification.
• Met professional standards relevant to their current position.
• The ability to work as part of a team. 

The role will involve:

• Releasing new entrant teachers to enable them to visit ECEs.
• Attending transition to school hui.
• Supporting high-needs students into school.
• Working 1:1 with students with specific learning needs.
• Build the capability of kaiako and teachers.

Applications close May 6th. Interview dates to be determined.