Teacher of ORS Students

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.

Have completed the Structured Literacy training for students with complex learning needs.

Have knowledge and understanding of the Expanded New Zealand Curriculum: Supporting Resource for Students with Complex Learning Needs.

Have experience in developing IEP/ITPs

Must have a full driver’s licence, manual desirable.

Visits are welcomed.

This role will commence in January 2027.

Applications for this position will close Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12.00pm.

If you are interested in teaching and would enjoy working with a very diverse range of wonderful students, we would welcome your application.