Learning Support Teacher

Job Description* *

Job Title:
Learning Support Teacher
School / Location:
ISG Jubail
School / Department:
K-‎12
Subjects:
All
Job Status:
Full-time
Salary Code:
Teacher
Work Days / Hours:
‎191 days @ ‎8 hours per day
Eligible Applicants:
International, Saudi National, Dependent
Position Start Date:
‎01 August ‎2023
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Reports to:
Brent Wingers, Principal
Requisition Number:
‎05-‎2324-‎012
Summary
ISG Jubail seeks a dynamic K-‎12 Learning Support Teacher with a passion for
helping students achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will have
experience inspiring students to become conscientious and compassionate
thinkers and global citizens. This person would demonstrate a commitment to
collaboration around student needs.
ISG Jubail has a strong sense of community. The successful candidate would be
committed to contributing to the whole school community beyond the confines of
the Learning Support program. The ideal candidate would also be eager to
engage in collaboration around our mission: We inspire innovation and
compassionate action.
Job Duties
he successful candidate will be able to effectively:
* Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection)
* Collaborate around meeting our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action
* Communicate and collaborate in a professional manner
* Commit to continual professional learning
* Plan meaningful assessment opportunities
* Drive learning through assessment and feedback
* Reflect on assessment goals and targets
* Plan and deliver effective and meaningful learning opportunities
* Know and respond to the needs of all students
* Promote agency and innovation in the learning process
* Foster compassion and build relationships amongst all the ISG community
* Exhibit effective and positive classroom management
* Contribute to student growth and collaboration
* Contribute to the after-school activities program and to the wider ISG Jubail community
* Effectively assess and report on student academic achievement and learning dispositions
* Espouse creativity and passion in and out of the classroom
Specifically with regards to Learning Support, the successful candidate will
be able to effectively:
* Develop and deliver in class support and pull-out services to best meet the needs of students
* Ensure continuity of learning and appropriate scaffolding of material
* Support appropriate accommodations and modifications for students through collaborating with classroom teachers and specialists
* Teach self-advocacy skills needed to become an independent learner
* Collaborate with the counseling team, administrators, and classroom teachers to develop and refine the referral/identification process for those with learning challenges.
* Identify and administer appropriate assessment(s) to assess students' progress toward goals in a collaborative manner
* Inspire students to actively engage in, and reflect on, the learning process
* Deliver professional learning and training opportunities to teaching staff
* Create an environment where students can comfortably learn, communicate, grow, and develop their passions
* Be an advocate for elementary, middle school and high school students
* Collaborate and communicate with colleagues and parents to design and implement individualized support plans and learning strategies
* Contribute to the creation and revision of interdisciplinary curriculum documents
* Share interests and passions with students through the after-school program
Qualifications and Knowledge
The candidate must have:
* Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
The ideal candidate will have:
* Related advanced study or certifications
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
* Supporting students academically in an international context
* Leading and inspiring both middle- and high-school students to be informed and inspired community members and leaders
* Organizing student projects and performance tasks
* Documenting curriculum according to Understanding by Design (UbD) principles
* Designing standards based programs
* Collaborating in a professional setting with large and small groups of colleagues
* Leading groups of students and faculty
* Conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans
* Teaching multi-sensory educational strategies to improve sensory, perceptual, kinesthetic, executive functioning skills, communication, cognition, and social/emotional development
Skills & Dispositions
* Positive and compassionate outlook
* Open-mindedness and flexibility
* A proactive approach and ability to take initiative
* Desire to engage in meaningful collaboration