Elementary School Learning Support Teacher

We are inviting interested applicants who are good team players, enthusiastic, service-orientated, and professionally competent to join our dedicated team.

REPORTS TO : Elementary School Principal

SUPERVISES : Volunteers as needed

Job Description

The Learning Support Teacher provides quality instruction and support to identified students. Student support is provided through consultation with teachers to recommend specific strategies and accommodations (Level 1 support), classroom push-in / co-teaching with the homeroom teacher (Level 2 support), and more intensive one-on-one support for students with higher support needs (Level 3 support). He / She is responsible for collaborating with colleagues to plan and implement support strategies and accommodations for all classes, in alignment with the school's learning standards and objectives. He / She also closely monitors student progress, provides timely feedback to students and other teachers, and consistently communicates student progress to parents so that students' learning growth is maximized. This includes learning support meetings with parents to review each student's learning support plan and learning accommodations and make adjustments as needed. The Learning Support Teacher is also responsible for the supervision of students during recess / lunch duties as needed / required. The Learning Support Teacher demonstrates Christian character through kindness, grace, and integrity, creating a nurturing space for students.

Learning Support Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and maintain student records; update LSPs each year.
• 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.
• 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).

Classroom Responsibilities

Professional Expectations

Qualifications

Interested candidates with the above qualifications and experience, please forward your resume and cover letter to : [HIDDEN TEXT].

All applications will be treated strictly confidential, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Skills Required

Psycho-educational evaluations, Behavioral approaches