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Literacy Intervention Specialist - Elementary School

school
Al Ittihad Private Schools
location
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
salary
US 3200 - 4300 a month
housing
Housing provided
airfair
Annual economy airfare to and from home country
Start date
Start September 2021
2 years
1
  • Licensed Teacher
  • Master
  • 5 years of teaching experience
  • Education
  • United States (USA), Canada, Ireland, Australia, Jordan, Lebanon

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (required) Master’s Degree preferred
  • Teaching Credential ( required)
  • Experience working with adult learners, coaching teachers, and delivering professional development.
  • Deep understanding of theories of literacy, including the diagnostic teaching of reading and reading intervention
  • An understanding of the California Standards for English (desired), the Common Core Standards, and current trends and best practices in curriculum design and instruction
  • Experience coaching, leading and supporting teachers
  • Strong record of helping students achieve academic success
  • Significant experience with ELA curriculum development and daily lesson planning
  • Experience in analyzing data and using results to modify curricula
  • Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful, and willing to do whatever it takes to help our students reach a level of academic excellence
  • Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent and understanding
  • Reading Specialist certificate or credential a plus
  • Medical Insurance for Self
  • End of Service Gratuity
  • Housing provided
  • Annual economy airfare to and from home country

Position:                          

Literacy Intervention Specialist - Elementary School

Department:

 K - 5

Reports:                          

Division Principal

Interfaces With: 

Students, Faculty, Staff, Parents, Divisional Offices

 

Position Description:

The Literacy Intervention Specialist will provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure that each student is able to reach his or her academic potential. The primary role is to lead building efforts to increase literacy achievement for all student populations and work with teachers to support best practices in using data, provide analysis of school-wide trends in instruction, and make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need. As an advisor to teachers and the leadership team, the Literacy Intervention Specialist is responsible for four main areas: a) observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area b) supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum, c) analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students' needs, and d) working with the academic staff (grade level leaders, assistant principals, principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the teachers, administrators, and Director General to strategically create and implement a literacy plan to increase student achievement in literacy
  • She will play an integral role in the efforts to horizontally and vertically align IPS-J literacy curriculum and oversee English language progress monitoring throughout the schools (primary & middle school)
  • She will work collaboratively with the school personnel to advise directors and teachers on developing instructional strategies and intervention programs for struggling students
  • Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team to plan and deliver professional development for new and returning staff members aligned to high priority initiatives and outcomes in the area of literacy
  • Support the development of high-quality/effective instruction in all schools, grades K-5 observe and coach developing teachers to improve instructional planning, teaching practice, and the use of data, assessment, and instructional technology
  • Work with ELA cadre leaders and teachers to refine and develop common standards-based pacing plans, mid-year, and end of year common assessments for each grade level
  • Demonstrate exemplary literacy instruction for 1-8 teachers through the following research-based practices: observation, coaching, model lessons, collaborative lesson planning, and small and large group professional development
  • Work with various teams (administrators, teachers, leaders) to facilitate and take part in the testing of students and analysis of data provided by diagnostics, common assessments, and formative assessments. Help teacher teams develop both school-wide and classroom intervention plans
  • Assist teachers in diagnosing individual student reading and writing weaknesses and match these areas of need with appropriate strategies and resources based on the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts (ELA)
  • Support and deliver guidance on literacy using 21st Century learning techniques. Continuously monitor, track, and analyze student achievement data to identify needed supports and strategies.
  • Additional tasks as requested

Additional Duties:

  • Engage with the administration in a committed effort to improve one’s own job knowledge
  • Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
  • Model IPS-J’s ‘Core Values’ in interaction with the school community
  • Liaise with Director General, taking on tasks as assigned, including all school goals and objectives
  • Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development.

 

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

When you visit AL ITTIHAD PRIVATE SCHOOL (ISP-J) you will see a vibrant school community with exceptional educational professionals, recruited from around the world, who are committed to delivering a true American education in a local setting. 

We belong to the Al Ittihad Private Schools and are considered the Flagship school. The first IPS school opened in Dubai in 1978. Currently, we have a total of five schools in the UAE (Al Ain, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi). Our branch, Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira, opened its doors in 1998 to meet the growing needs of Emirati students in Dubai; and now, 21 years later, IPS-J has become one of the premier Emirati schools in Dubai offering the American curriculum. We are located in the heart of Jumeirah and offer outstanding facilities that provide the best possible spaces for our committed teachers and coaches to inspire and adapt to the demands of the modern age while at the same time preserving our cultural heritage.

Technology, art, physical education, library, classroom, and common spaces all communicate a message that learning is the core purpose and is highly valued at IPS-J. With the support of the Board of Directors, the Leadership Team, and the highly supportive parent community, IPS-J provides comprehensive programs and education

IPS-J serves over 2400 Emirati students from Pre-KG to grade 12. We are fully accredited by CIS and NEASC and rated as a “Good” school by KHDA.

Our core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Compassion guide our actions and promote a culture of inclusiveness and engagement. Our focus on student learning in a safe, secure environment ensures that each of our students is encouraged to reach his or her potential each day. We are fully committed to the well-being of our students and staff. 

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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