Elementary Learning Support

4 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa American International School of Johannesburg Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:Elementary Learning Support (Maternity Cover) - beginning October 1, 2024

**POSTING DATE**:23 August 2024

**POSITION**:Elementary Learning Support

**CAMPUS**:Johannesburg Campus

**SUPERVISOR**:Elementary School Principal

**START DATE**: 01 October 2024

**CLOSING DATE**: 13 September 2024

***INTRODUCTION**:

- Inspire Learning & Build our better world._

The purpose of AISJ is to provide exceptional educational experiences in a diverse and nurturing environment in order to inspire learning and build our better world. We cultivate an inclusive community of learners so that we empower global citizens to fulfil their future purpose.

**COMMUNITY PRINCIPLES**:
The American International School of Johannesburg fosters a positive school culture, aspires to create a sense of belonging for everyone, and is committed to Community Principles that include:

- _We are better when we act together._
- _Our differences make us stronger._
- _Every voice counts. Every voice matters._
- _Every team needs individuals. Every individual needs a team._

The American International School of Johannesburg is committed to fostering justice, equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our school community, and we are continually furthering our practices and behaviors as we strive to live these ideals.

**Position Overview**

The Learning Support Teacher will be responsible for supporting the academic and social and emotional needs of students within the elementary school. They will work with students who have mild to moderate learning needs. The Learning Support Teacher works closely with classroom teachers to co-plan, co-teach and assess students to meet the varying needs of students within our school. They play a pivotal role in developing collaborative relationships with administrators, teachers and parents to create individual learning plans with clearly articulated goals and strategies. The Learning Support Teacher is a key member of the Child Study Team. Together with the school counselor and other learning support teachers and administrators, they provide direct instruction for students with learning needs using a strong differentiation model.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Degree in Special Education (master’s degree preferred)
- Bachelor of Education
- K - 12 or K - 5 license or certification

**Preferred Skills and Experience**
- Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to meet the needs of all students within their class
- Recent professional development in various areas of special education
- Experience with using various co-teaching models
- Experience as a classroom teacher
- A solid understanding of the characteristics of a socially and emotionally literate school
- Proven ability to work in a diverse school environment
- Experience in working with emotional and behavioral disabilities
- Ability to interpret educational psychological assessments and academic assessments
- Knowledge of learning disabilities and learning disorders
- Knowledge of the language learning process
- Experience and training in the delivery of a highly structured tier three reading program.

**Attributes**
- Effective communication skills
- A positive attitude
- Collaborative, strategic, receptive, flexible
- A solid understanding of differentiation and modification
- Strong organizational ability and initiative

**General Teaching Responsibilities**

In addition to the specialist level expectations, teachers at AISJ are welcomed into a collegial and collaborative working environment. In support of this, teachers are expected to:

- Communicate and liaise with other school colleagues in an effort to promote and social and emotional awareness
- Take an active role in behavioral management
- Attend and constructively contribute to staff meetings
- Assist in supervision of student breaks
- Coordinate class activities as deemed necessary
- Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with families
- Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well informed about student progress
- Participate in and assist with school events as required

**Work Days**:Monday through Friday 188 (one hundred and eighty eight) days per school year

**Application process**

**Child Protection**

AISJ maintains strong **child protection policies & procedures**, this ensures that our students can pursue their education in a safe, secure, and caring environment. All faculty and staff are required to undergo criminal background checks, attend annual training sessions and sign a safeguarding agreement.

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