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Educational Assessor (Student Support Team)

American United School of Kuwait

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Accommodation allocation based upon family size and availability

Annual home leave (summer break) cash allowance (equivalent of return economy class airfare to point-of-origin for employee and eligible dependents residing in Kuwait)

Start August 2020

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA)

Additional School Requirements:

Successful candidate must have course work such as: Educating Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Positive Behavior Interventions and Support in School, Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities, Psychoeducational Assessment, Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities, in addition to a practicum.

Job Benefits:

Travel Allowance: Annual home leave (summer break) cash allowance (equivalent of return economy class airfare to point-of-origin for employee and eligible dependents residing in Kuwait)
Furnished accommodation: allocation based upon family size and availability, AUS provides utilities and transportation to and from work

Job Description:

An Educational Assessor conducts assessments primarily in areas of cognitive processing and academic achievement for eligibility requirements to receive special services for specific students. The assessor conducts interviews with parents and educators, guides the pre-referral process and provides documentation of findings. The Assessor also provides diagnostic assessments for students who may need further evaluation to determine if there is a need for a significant change in eligibility, an identified need for a related service, or need to add an area of service. The Assessor position is designed to support the School Support Team during the assessment phase of the referral process. 2 years of experience preferred.

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About the School:

As the premier Pre-K to Grade 12 private school in Kuwait, American United School (AUS) strives to be “A Better Choice” for the children of Kuwait nationals and expatriates, alike. Located in Sabah Al Salem, Kuwait, AUS is a purpose-built campus with state of amenities.

Not only is AUS dedicated to providing the best education for our students, but we are also committed to providing top-notch professional development opportunities for its educators. We provide resources, ongoing learning opportunities, and support for educators to develop the knowledge and skills needed to improve instruction. This blended support is provided by external partners, school leaders, instructional coaches, grade-level chairs, and content team leaders.

In May of 2018, American United School achieved the rare 10-year International Accreditation designation from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) for the period of May 2018 to May 2028.

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