Resource teacher, Kaiako tautoko ako
Also known as
- Resource teacher of the deaf, resource teacher vision, resource teacher of the gifted and talented, resource teacher learning and behaviour
Resource teachers educate and support students with different learning, emotional or physical needs.
Your pay could be
$61K
Lower
$72K to $93K
Most common
$103K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Resource teachers
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in classrooms or offices
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to communicate well, identify and solve problems and be organised
Tasks
- teach and assist students with different needs
- help students manage emotional and physical needs
- encourage students
- work on educational programmes with other teachers
- develop strategies for students with special needs
- modify teaching to different student needs
- develop educational programmes
- teach life skills
- set rules for student behaviour
- maintain student records
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You need
- a bachelor's degree in teacher education or primary teaching OR a graduate certificate or diploma in primary teaching after completing any bachelor’s degree
- experience in similar work
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
You may need
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in specialist teaching
- a driver licence
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Matatū Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 471 0852
enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz
https://teachingcouncil.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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