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Middle School Learning Support Teacher

Scope of Work:

The teacher’s primary responsibility is to ensure the success of each student as detailed in the ISK Mission, Vision and Aims. Teaching responsibilities may include working with students in the learning support class and regular classroom setting. Additionally, the teacher will be expected to participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees; fulfil supervision duties as assigned, including some evening and weekend events; serve as an advisor to a small group of students; and supervise/coach one co-curricular activity in the course of the year.

Specific Responsibilities:

Collaborate with colleagues in applying the ISK Educational Aims to all aspects of schooling
Work with the Student Support Services (SSS) Coordinator to insure the implementation of the school-wide program as outlined in the SSS manual
Develop and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students based on testing results, teacher input and observations
Develop and monitor Response to Intervention (RTI) plans for specific students not on IEPs
Provide appropriate support for students through in-class co-teaching, learning support classes, consultation, and monitoring
Understand and conduct ongoing assessment of student progress of IEP goals. Use assessment data to inform planning and instruction, and reflect on instructional techniques accordingly
Collaborate with middle school teachers to support students in mainstream classes
Differentiate instruction to address preferred learning styles and the needs and readiness levels of various students in class
Integrate technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery
Be available to assist students outside of class time and differentiate instruction based on student need
Communicate regularly with parents through email, telephone, SSTs, and parent-teacher conferences
Attend and participate actively in relevant departmental, divisional and K-12 professional meetings
Participate on faculty committees and curriculum development programs as required
Promote a positive learning and teaching environment
Assume responsibility for meaningful professional growth, including remaining current and informed regarding educational research and best practices
Participate in and supervise an annual week-long intercultural trip
Sponsor a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity
Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Principal

Posted: December 2019

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Location	Nairobi, Kenya
Start Date	July 2020
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Middle School
Number of Vacancies	1

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Special Education
Additional School Requirements
Understanding of learning differences, behavior-based differences, and effective research-based interventions Experience interpreting results of educational psychological reports Recent, up-to-date training in relevant subject area including IB training where relevant Student-centered and nurturing personality Commitment to collaborative planning Teacher certification from an accredited university/college Minimum 2 years relevant teaching experience Cultural proficiency and understanding of intercultural learning Proficiency with educational technology Fluent English speaker with excellent writing and communication skills Flexibility and creativity highly energetic, enthusiastic, visible, approachable and open-minded (e.g. growth mindset) Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Qualities: Master’s Degree in relevant subject(s) Experience with co-planning and co-teaching, and with differentiation and tiering of instruction Commitment to integrated, experiential, and personalized approaches to instruction Teaching experience in a multicultural setting (e.g. culturally responsive classroom) Promotes innovations in the delivery of instruction by sharing knowledge of effective methods and strategies that support all learners (e.g. social-emotional learning, reading/writing/math interventions) Minimum 4 years teaching experience in specific subject area Experience with inquiry-based learning Experience with Virtual Learning Environment (e.g., Google classroom) and electronic grade books Experience in data analysis, progress monitoring and goal setting to improve learning

About the School

The International School of Kenya (ISK) is a private, non-profit PreK-Grade 12 school created in 1976 through a joint partnership between the governments of the United States and Canada. Nestled on 50 acres of a former coffee plantation, ISK serves the educational needs of both expatriate and Kenyan students who seek a challenging, North American curriculum together with the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma program. All decisions at ISK are guided by three foundation documents. Taken together, these documents define our purpose, the educational beliefs that drive learning, and the specific learning outcomes we are committed to developing in each student. Those three documents are the Mission, Vision, and Educational Aims. Mission - ISK inspires and nurtures passion, creativity and ambition in pursuit of a better world. Vision - Empowering students to create solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. Educational Aims - We strive to develop students of character who learn, create, act and solve in a collaborative and engaging environment.