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Learning Support Coordinator

International School of London-Qatar

Doha, Qatar

Start August 2022

Job
School

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

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications and experience. The school prefers applicants with:

Degree level qualification in psychology, education, learning support, counselling or equivalent
Experience in school counselling and/or learning support

Job Description:

In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. He/She should be an outstanding learner, motivator and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of creating an environment of mutual support and respect by identifying and addressing factors that support or perhaps inhibit student learning. He/she should be able to provide support to students, staff and parents to facilitate the development of an internationally minded community which shares a common interest in preserving the environment, caring for each other and engaging enthusiastically in learning.

Knowledge and Skills. He/She should:

be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding
possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, in particular he/she should have a good working knowledge of English (knowledge of Arabic would be useful too)
have a high level of understanding of current research on counselling, how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best
be able to develop rapport with students and create an atmosphere of trust and respect
be adept and accomplished at providing counselling and learning support to students
through differentiated planning, instruction and assessment be able to inspire mixed culture students with specific learning needs, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities
be able to participate fully in an expanding IB school and, in particular, help to develop the team spirit
have a high level of awareness of current developments and research in the field of learning support
have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload

Responsibilities.

To be a member of the Student Support Services Team
To develop rapport with students to create an atmosphere of trust and respect
To show genuine interest in all students and ensure that the ISL Qatar values are prominent aspects of their school life
To initiate, design, implement and review personal, social, learning and emotional support programmes in the primary & secondary school
To implement a structure that allows for opportunities for support for students

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

The International School of London Qatar is dedicated to our Mission in which “...we believe in our students' ability to build a bright future, and that our purpose for being here should guide everything that we do.” Our students are making a difference in the world today, and our alumni go on to make a positive impact on the lives of others.â Underpinning everything we do, our Core Values - Diversity, Understanding, Passion, and Identity - provide the foundation for our students to flourish and become the best version of themselves.

Our students' passion for learning is nurtured by a dedicated, progressive professional community coming from nearly 50 countries. We are enthusiastic about learning, and we implement innovative approaches to teaching while meeting the needs of all students by personalizing education.

ISL Qatar, internationally accredited by NEASC, has also established itself as a leading International Baccalaureate (IB) school in the region, and we are proud to observe the highest academic standards through the offering of the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. This supporting structure, combined with a curriculum of global outlook ensures our students realize their academic aspirations, fulfill their potential, and become active global citizens prepared for life at leading universities around the world.

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