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Reading Specialist/ESL Teacher

General Responsibilities:

Identify the nature of reading deficiencies/difficulties experienced by students through the use of assessments, other information, and their academic achievement. Serve as a resource person to the faculty, counselors, students and their parents. Work with students to develop reading skills, fluency, and comprehension.

Specific Responsibilities:

Assist the Principal in the improvement and implementation of educational programs
Works collaboratively with staff to provide services to meet the individual needs of students
Provides supportive academic services to teachers, students, and parents
Actively participate in all Child Study Team meetings
Assess students referred by the Principal
Analyze all diagnostic test results and prepare confidential reports for the principal
Recommend specific classroom strategies and modifications to meet individual learner needs
Counsel faculty regarding strategies to cope with individual student learning styles
Counsel parents regarding ways of improving a student’s acquisition of knowledge and development of skills necessary for success at a particular grade level
Assists in the implementation and improvement of the reading curriculum
Assists the classroom teachers in implementation of reading strategies, identification of appropriate activities, organization and management of the classroom, selection of materials, and identification of specific needs of children
Perform other tasks as may be directed by the Principal

Posted: March 2019

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Location	Kuwait City, Kuwait
Start Date	August 2019
Contract Length	1 year
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student Level	Elementary, Middle School, High School
Monthly Salary	USD 2500
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Tax-Free monthly Salary
Furnished Single Accommodation
Shared Transportation from Accommodation-School and vice versa.
School Fee Discounts for Eligible Dependents
Annual Return Flights
National Medical Service
End of Service Gratuity (Indemnity)
Ongoing CPD Opportunities

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	TESL/TEFL Certificate
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Education, English
Additional School Requirements
Credentials / Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in Special Education, Reading, or child development Soft Skills: Ability to apply guidelines and follow directions. Ability to organize data and files. Ability to work well with the public, students, staff and parents. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information.
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About the School

Northwest Bilingual School is a private, college-preparatory school that instills a passion for learning, builds character, and inspires civic and social responsibility. Incorporating a rigorous, U.S. curriculum and advanced technology, Northwest Bilingual School empowers students to become contributing leaders of tomorrow. Northwest will maintain its lead in being the highest quality, comprehensive school in the region priding itself in incorporating within its curriculum an understanding of and respect for the Arabic language and Islamic values within our global society. Quality Teaching, Exceptional Learning; Excellence in Learning; Focused on Quality, Founded in Integrity; Today's Students, Tomorrows Leaders; Quality and Excellence in Education Philosophy Statement Committed to continuous improvement, Northwest Bilingual School provides an excellent standards-based academic program within the framework of the best research-based educational practices in which students develop character, an awareness of the natural and social environments, and essential skills preparing them to face the challenges of our rapidly changing world. The philosophy and objectives of this private, bilingual school support a U.S. curriculum in the rich cultural setting of the Middle East where students receive an immersion English language program. Northwest Bilingual School welcomes families from all countries knowing that this association of students of different backgrounds helps develop a clear understanding and appreciation of the global world in which they live. Designed to meet a wide range of individual needs, the Northwest Bilingual School experience stresses the worth and dignity of all students and provides them the opportunities to progress intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically to their greatest potential.