Learning Support Coordinator

Redwoodtown School; Town of Marlborough (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Redwoodtown School is seeking an experienced Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) to join as a permanent part-time role (0.6) from early 2027. The LSC will help shape a new position focused on inclusive practice, early identification of learning needs and coordinating targeted support across the school.

The role involves working with whānau, leadership, Ministry teams, RTLB and other specialists to build teacher capability and provide coordinated support for learners with additional learning needs.

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with current practising certificate.
• Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and culturally responsive practice.
• Ability to build positive relationships and advocate for learners.

Responsibilities

• Work across the school to strengthen inclusive practice and identify learning support needs.
• Coordinate appropriate support and build the capability of teachers and learning assistants.
• Collaborate with whānau, school leadership, Ministry of Education teams, RTLB and other specialist services.
• Contribute to ensuring every learner can belong, participate, progress and experience success.

Skills

Warm

Approachable

Organised

Collaborative

Strong professional judgement

Education

Registered teacher

Job description

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

We are seeking an experienced, highly relational educator to join Redwoodtown School as our permanent, part-time (0.6) Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) from the beginning of 2027. There is an opportunity to extend this role to full-time through additional ORS, release teaching or targeted Literacy/Maths teaching roles.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new role within our school and make a meaningful difference for learners, whānau and staff.

Our LSC will work across the school to strengthen inclusive practice, identify learning support needs early, coordinate appropriate support and build the capability of teachers and learning assistants. The role will also involve working closely with whānau, school leadership, Ministry of Education teams, RTLB and other specialist services.

We are looking for someone who is warm, approachable, organised and collaborative, with strong professional judgement and a genuine commitment to ensuring every learner can belong, participate, progress and experience success.

The successful applicant will be a registered teacher with a current practising certificate and have experience supporting learners with additional learning needs. Strong communication skills, culturally responsive practice, and the ability to build positive relationships and confidently advocate for learners will be essential. These expectations align with the national LSC role, which emphasises teacher capability, whānau partnership, coordinated support and school-wide influence.

At Redwoodtown, you will join a supportive, collaborative team with genuine scope to bring your expertise, strengths and ideas to this important role.