Learning Support Teacher
International Community School - Singapore
Job Posting Title: Learning Support Teacher
Job Summary:
Collaborate with classroom teachers and principal(s) to identify and assess students exhibiting learning needs in the classroom, following the school's learning support referral process and Response to Intervention (RTI) procedures. Identify curricular and instructional goals for Level 1, 2, and 3 learning support students. Plan and write Learning Support Plan (LSPs) including semester updates and accommodations necessary for students to meet their goals. Meet with parents, teachers, and administrators (as appropriate) to approve Learning Support Plan (LSPs) for students (yearly). Observe Level 1 students in various general education classes regularly. Meet with Level 2 students regularly, according to needs and classroom schedules. Meet with teachers regularly to support students in the classroom through behavioral approaches and accommodations based on observation and documentation of student learning needs. Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure student plans and needs are fulfilled. Communicate and collaborate with teachers to help learning support students reach their goals and achieve success in all curricular classes (special emphasis on Math and English Language Arts). Strategically co-plan and intentionally co-teach with classroom teachers, implementing various models of co-teaching to support students in the general education classroom. Read, file, and distribute (where appropriate) psycho-educational evaluations and documentation regarding academic needs for students. Collaborate with the Admissions Team and principal(s) to screen incoming students requiring academic support services. Complete referral forms for students transferring to new schools or requiring input for psycho-educational evaluations. Collaborate with school counselors, as needed, to provide documentation for student accommodations for College Board assessments. Communicate with parents, students, and other professional staff regarding student progress (behavioral and academic). Collaborate with classroom teachers and principals to determine appropriate behavior plans for students in the classroom. Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and maintain student records; update LSPs each year. Relate instructional objectives to student needs. Plan, prepare and execute appropriate lessons, utilizing appropriate resource materials and activities to meet student needs. Employ a variety of instructional aides, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child as stated in the ICS mission statement. Maintain proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises utilizing developmentally appropriate discipline plans. Consistent consequences are expected except in extenuating circumstances. Affect student learning through mastery of the subject material by utilizing research-based teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school’s philosophy. Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum. Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress. Attend and participate in devotions, teachers’ meetings, evening programs if involving his or her students or as requested by the administration, and other meetings as assigned. Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned. Participate in Chapel and Service Learning activities with students. Perform supervisory duty as assigned (before school, break, lunch, after school). Maintain a clean and educationally stimulating classroom environment. Keep students, parents and the administration adequately informed of students’ progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure. Submit all reports to the administration, guidance office, school office etc. as required by school regulations or as requested. Work with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school. Complete professional programs as required by the administration and/or ICS Board. Maintain teaching credentials as required by sponsoring agency (state/provincial education department, ACSI, etc.). Acquire teaching credentials as required by the laws of Singapore, NICS and/or ICS. Complete the Christian Philosophy of Education (CPoE) in-service program within the first two years of teaching at ICS. Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, kindness, self-control, perseverance and punctuality. Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism. Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity and consideration. Respectfully submit and demonstrate loyalty to constituted authority. Maintain a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste and in agreement with school policy.
General Responsibilities:
Support students and collaborate with teachers and parents to best meet their educational needs.
Grades this person will likely teach: K4-G5
Extra Curricular Responsibilities: Clubs
Qualifications: Current state or provincial issued teacher certification, Minimum of 2 years teaching/admin/business experience, Minimum of an undergraduate degree, Experience Teaching in an international or cross-cultural environment, ACSI Certification, Masters degree preferred