The International Montessori School (IMS) was founded to enable each child to develop his or her own individual gifts and talents within a caring, supportive and respectful learning community. IMS provides the highest quality education possible with a strong emphasis on the academics, in a child-oriented, creative and dual language (English & Mandarin) Montessori learning environment.

A Natural Way to Learn... 培育探索精神 發揮學習潛能

We are located on four campuses serving children from Toddlers through Elementary Years using the individualized Montessori pedagogy:

Stanley Campus: Ma Hang Estate, Phase III Stanley, Hong Kong (off Stanley Plaza)

South Horizons Campus: G/F 23-23A, Phase III South Horizons, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong

Mid-Levels Campus: Mezzanine Entrance, Tung Fai Gardens, 17 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Aldrich Bay Campus: G/F, i-Uni Q Grand, No. 155 Shau Kei Wan Road, Hong Kong

The Learning Support/Individual Learning Needs Teacher is responsible for assessing students' learning needs, developing and implementing individualised support plans, and monitoring the effectiveness of interventions within an elementary Montessori school environment. The teacher will work closely with the lead classroom teachers to identify areas where students may require additional support, and then collaborate to provide the necessary assistance and track progress.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Screen and assess students referred for potential learning differences or difficulties, using a variety of observation, interview, and standardised assessment tools

Analyse assessment data to identify students' unique strengths, challenges, and learning styles

Develop individualised learning plans that outline appropriate accommodations, modifications, and research-based instructional strategies

Determine the most suitable service delivery model for each student, whether that is push-in

support within the Montessori classroom or pull-out sessions in a dedicated learning support space

Provide direct, specialised instruction to students, utilising Orton-Gillingham, multisensory,

and other evidence-based methods for teaching reading, writing, and other academic skills

Monitor student progress and adjust instructional techniques, support levels, and service

delivery models as needed

Collaborate regularly with lead classroom teachers to integrate learning support strategies

into the Montessori curriculum and ensure a cohesive, inclusive learning environment

Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, learning goals,

and recommended home-based support strategies

Recommend formal evaluations by qualified professionals (e.g., educational psychologists,

diagnosticians) when there is a suspected disability or the need for more comprehensive

assessment

Maintain detailed records of student assessments, progress, and interventions

Participate in professional development, team meetings, and other school-wide initiatives as required

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, special education, or a related field

2-3 years of teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation

Valid teaching certification, with an endorsement or specialised training in special education, dyslexia, or learning disabilities

Orton-Gillingham or other structured literacy training and experience

Strong knowledge of elementary-level academic content, Montessori pedagogy, and child

development

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

nal techniques, support levels, and service

delivery models as needed

Collaborate regularly with lead classroom teachers to integrate learning support strategies

into the Montessori curriculum and ensure a cohesive, inclusive learning environment

Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, learning goals,

and recommended home-based support strategies

Recommend formal evaluations by qualified professionals (e.g., educational psychologists,

diagnosticians) when there is a suspected disability or the need for more comprehensive

assessment

Maintain detailed records of student assessments, progress, and interventions

Participate in professional development, team meetings, and other school-wide initiatives as

required

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, special education, or a related field

2-3 years of teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation

Valid teaching certification, with an endorsement or specialised training in special education,

dyslexia, or learning disabilities

Orton-Gillingham or other structured literacy training and experience

Strong knowledge of elementary-level academic content, Montessori pedagogy, and child

development

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Location: Stanley

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standard benefits package

Interested parties please use this link [https://form.jotform.com/210272062566450] to fill out the online application form. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

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