Special Education Teacher – Collaborative, Therapy-Supported Role

Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Duty Allowance

Job summary

Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre in Wellington is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a full-time, permanent role. You will work in a satellite hosted by Levin North School, alongside a second teacher and four teacher aides, with therapists supporting students.

Applicants must be certificated teachers and able to adapt programmes to meet diverse student needs, managing challenging behaviours and aligning with ECNZ and NZC standards.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher required.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) according to NZC and ECNZ.
• Adapt programmes and activities to meet students' needs; engage students using their interests.
• Manage challenging behaviours with support from therapists and teaching staff.

Job description

Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre in Wellington is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a full-time, permanent role. You will work in a satellite hosted by Levin North School, alongside a second teacher and four teacher aides, with therapists supporting students.

Applicants must be certificated teachers and able to adapt programmes to meet diverse student needs, managing challenging behaviours and aligning with ECNZ and NZC standards.