Behaviour Specialist

Our Behaviour Specialists provide a range of services to our neuro-diverse learners. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in our school community, be a member of a multidisciplinary team and receive support from our senior leadership team.  This is a full-time, fixed-term position until the end of 2026 (parental leave cover).

  Skills, experience and qualifications needed:

• Psychology degree specialising in Applied Behaviour Analysis or equivalent qualification
  

• Experience working with neurodiverse individuals who exhibit behaviours of concern. 
  

• Conduct observations and assessments of behaviours of concern.
  

• Design and implement interventions in conjunction with the class team (and other specialists as required) 
  

• Develop and review Behaviour Support Plans
  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
  

• Demonstrate resilience, problem-solving skills and self-reflection.
  

• A team player: able to work within a multidisciplinary team, support teaching staff, our learners and our whanau
  

• An understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural heritage using Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the foundation
  

• View education through a culturally responsive lens
  

• Willing to participate in ongoing professional development
  

• Use IT confidently
  

• Have a current, clean driver's licence and willingness to use your own vehicle (travel reimbursed)
  

• You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 
  

Sommerville can offer:

• Full time (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) employment during term time with flexible working hours/work from home during school holidays.
  

• Laptop provided.
  

• Professional learning and development opportunities to grow your expertise in neurodiversity.
  

Ko wai m?tou | About us:

Our staff are our superpower at Sommerville School.  We provide an incredibly nurturing and dynamic learning environment for our 360+ neuro-diverse learners, aged 5–21 years, in the base school (Panmure) and 15 satellite classes across Eastern Auckland.  Our vision is ‘Together, learning to live our best lives’  and our motto is ‘More Than a School’.  Our values are ‘Kia M?ia/Courageous and Kia Hono/Connected’.  Our 270+ team of educators, therapists, specialists and teacher aides work together in a multi-disciplinary approach to meet the individual needs of every learner, with individualised behaviour programmes.

The position commences in Term 2 and involves a varied caseload.  If you are passionate about supporting the success of neuro-diverse young people and their families, then this is a unique opportunity for you to join our team and make a real impact. 

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