Independent Living Centre Teacher

Hillcrest High School; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest High School in Hamilton seeks a dedicated teacher to support ORS-funded learners, helping them access their learning with inclusive practices. You will collaborate with teachers, specialists and whānau to design appropriate supports and monitor progress.

Applicants should have classroom experience with assessment and IEP planning, strong communication, and a calm, de-escalation skilled approach. This role emphasizes teamwork and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in classroom settings with learners on ORS funding and IEP planning.
• Experience supporting learners at lower curriculum levels and accessing learning.
• Experience in de-escalation and building positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers, specialists, whānau and teacher aides to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• Provide expertise in inclusive practices and student wellbeing.
• Bring skills, knowledge, caring and values to the role of the team.
• Help identify, understand and plan for the needs of these learners.
• Demonstrate experience in working with students in the classroom, assessment and the IEP process.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Have experience in de-escalation.
• Support students with self-care.
• Work in a team environment.

Skills

Inclusive education

Student wellbeing

Strong communication

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about inclusive education and making a real difference for students? We are seeking someone who enjoys working with students, can build positive, learning focussed relationships and is able to work as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be a teacher with a strong background in supporting ORS-funded learners who require additional support to access their learning. A number of our students who are ORS funded are working at lower curriculum levels.

In this role you will be able to:

• Work closely with teachers, specialists, whānau and teacher aides to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• Provide expertise in inclusive practices and student wellbeing.
• Bring skills, knowledge, caring and values to the role of the team.
• Help identify, understand and plan for the needs of these learners.
• Demonstrate experience in working with students in the classroom, assessment and the IEP process.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Have experience in de-escalation.
• Support students with self-care.
• Work in a team environment.