Specialist Teacher – Learning Support and ORS

Leabank School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leabank School is seeking a Specialist Teacher to lead a targeted withdrawal-based programme for ORS High/Very High Needs learners, with a portion of the day away from the class and a small classroom release component. The role focuses on designing tailored daily learning plans tied to IEP goals and delivering functional skills and positive behaviour support.

You will guide a team of Learning Assistants, track progress, and liaise with external agencies and whānau to build strong partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with ORS High/Very High Needs and sensory needs.
• Strong initiative, flexibility and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in specialist education.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate tailored daily learning programmes aligned with IEP goals.
• Lead and mentor Learning Assistants supporting ORS students.
• Maintain progress tracking and liaise with external services and whānau.
• Collaborate with class teachers to reintegrate students after specialist time.

Skills

ORS High Needs

Team leadership

Behaviour support

IEP goals

Education

Registered Teacher with Practising Certificate

Job description

Specialist Teacher – Learning Support and ORS

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Project)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Are you a passionate, adaptable teacher dedicated to making a genuine difference for students with complex learning needs? We are seeking an exceptional Specialist Teacher to join our supportive team in a fixed-term role until 14 December.

This position combines leading a targeted, withdrawal-based specialist programme for our students with ORS High and Very High Needs for a portion of their day and returning them to their class. There also be a small component of classroom release.

About the role

• Specialist Programme Delivery: Design and facilitate tailored daily learning programmes aligned with individual IEP goals, incorporating functional skills and positive behaviour support.
• Team Leadership & Direction: Guide and mentor our team of dedicated Learning Assistants working alongside ORS students.
• Progress & Collaboration: Maintain detailed tracking of progress, liaise confidently with external agencies/specialist services, and build warm, open partnerships with parents and whānau.

Key requirements

• Current New Zealand Teacher Registration and Practising Certificate.
• Proven experience and success teaching students with ORS High/Very High Needs, with a deep understanding of diverse learning and sensory needs.
• Excellent initiative, flexibility, and strong record-keeping skills.
• A collaborative, resilient, and empathetic approach, with a commitment to ongoing professional development in specialist education.

If you are a warm, fabulous educator who thrives on creating an environment where every child can flourish, we would love to hear from you!