High School Learning Support (Tentative Position)

Scope of Work

The teacher’s primary responsibility is to ensure the success of each student as detailed in the ISK mission, vision and student aims. The specific teaching responsibility is to provide instruction and learning support for high school students enrolled in the Student Support Services program. Teaching responsibilities normally includes working with students in resource as well as in-class co-teaching settings.

Additionally, the teacher will be expected to participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, make recommendations for students entering and exiting from the learning support program, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including some evening and weekend events, serve as advisor to a small group of students, advise students on their Extended Essays or other projects, participate in and possibly supervise an annual weeklong intercultural trip, and supervise/coach one co-curricular activity in the course of the academic year.

Specific Responsibilities

• Implement a program that adheres to the ISK curriculum and Student Support Services (SSS) manual, as adopted by the Board of Directors, applying the ISK Educational Aims to all aspects of schooling
• Use a case manager model for the instruction and supervision of high school students in the Learning Support program
• Develop and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) for students based on assessment data, teacher input, and other data such as observations
• Provide appropriate support for students using a variety of service delivery models, including in-class, resource/pull-out, consultation, monitoring, and RTI
• Teach a credit-bearing Learning support class, when relevant
• Work collaboratively with the SSS coordinator and all departments using inclusion and co-teaching best practices to support students in mainstream classes
• Differentiate instruction to address preferred learning profiles and student needs/readiness levels
• Schedule and chair Student Support Team (SST) meetings
• Integrate technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery
• Understand and conduct ongoing assessment of student progress, use assessment data to inform planning and instruction, and reflect on instructional techniques accordingly
• Be available to assist students and teachers outside of class time
• Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone, SSTs and conferences
• Attend and participate actively in departmental, divisional and K-12 professional meetings
• Assume responsibility for meaningful professional growth, including remaining current and informed regarding educational research and best practices
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Principal