€ 57 101 - € 84 755 per year
New

Brief description:
The Learner Support Services (LSS) Teacher is a resource person for students, parents and teachers. The LSS Teacher will be familiar with the most recent developments and best practice in the area of both English Language Acquisition (EAL) and Learning Support inclusion in a multi-tiered approach. The LSS Teacher is an integral part of the wider school Learner Support Services Team and grade level teams.
ISL is committed to safeguarding and prioritising the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.


Profile:

• Successful PYP teaching experience required;

• Recent successful teaching in an international school setting, ideally a PYP school;
• At least two years’ recent successful experience teaching and working with either pre-school or primary students with learning differences;
• Ability to interpret psycho-educational testing results, summary of results and educational recommendations an advantage;
• Experience working in a collaborative teaching situation (inclusive “co-teaching”);
• Current teaching certificate or equivalent;
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (MA preferred) in Special Needs Education / Learning Disabilities / Language Acquisition;
• Fluency in English (near native level);
• Familiarity with recent developments in English acquisition and Special Needs Education;
• Familiarity and fluency with technology supported learning;
• Technologically competent in basic resources and programmes (ex: Atlas Rubicon, Office 365, Google Suite preferred).
• Understanding of and experience with teaching students who are English Language Learners.
• Understanding of and experience with teaching students who have learning differences.

Main responsibilities:
Learning Support Tasks

• Support small groups of students with English language or specific learning needs;
• Support individual students with English language or learning needs using specialised intervention programmes or inclusion programmes, as appropriate;
• Co-teaching with classroom teachers to provide differentiated instruction to small groups and individual students (in class);
• Discuss learning goals with students
• Set up accommodations as needed to promote access to the curriculum;
• Monitor Student progress through assessments in order to adjust programmes as needed;

Administrative responsibilities

• Apply appropriate tests and interpret/summarise results for students for whom there are academic concerns;
• Case-manage language or learning support students, including but not limited to Student Support Team meetings, updating student files, keeping written records of meetings with parents, students and colleagues.
• Write annual individualized learning plans for specific students and track progress towards targets and goals through briefings with teachers, parents and the students on student progress and progress reports, including any necessary accommodations;
• Screen and provide preventative intervention in consultation with the Principal;
• Ensure the on-going use of testing accommodations for both internal and external exams;
• Invigilate examinations for learning support students in separate settings where appropriate;
• Read and provide in-put on ISL in-house student educational and language assessments;
• Obtain parental permission to share confidential information with the appropriate parties;
• Liaise with teachers and outside experts such as speech and language therapist or occupational therapist during pre-referral process;
• Update language and learning support inventory annually;

Collaborative responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Learner Support Team;
• Collaborate with all other Learner Support Teachers, and Grade level teams;
• Meet regularly with the Leadership team/Support Team regarding current students and new referrals;
• Work in partnership with other teachers to best support student learning through regular meetings;
• Work in partnership with parents to best support student learning through regular meetings and regular written document on student progress;
• Meet with grade level teachers, Assistant Principals, counsellors and other relevant staff, including discussions on grade level transitions;
• Provide feedback on student observations to classroom teachers and assist teachers with differentiation so that instruction styles and materials may be successfully differentiated to meet the student’s specific educational needs;
• Share with teaching staff and parents of current information and materials which pertain to language learning and learning differences;
• Collaborate as needed in lesson planning and delivery with classroom teachers to ensure access to the curriculum.
• Liaise with Grade Level leaders and/or the Assistant Principals to ensure Learner Support Teachers are aware of curricular changes and departmental matters that pertain to language and learning support students;
• Attend weekly scheduled staff meetings;
• Contribute to the regular student assessment reporting process in conjunction with classroom teachers.

Consultative role

• Provide professional support to other teachers and teaching assistants on effective methods of differentiation;
• Support the Learner Support Coordinators regarding student placement and possible language and learning support needs;
• Conduct parent workshops and professional development workshops as needed;
• Such other duties as may be required by the Principal or the Director.

ISL is a member of a unique class of educational institutions that proudly include the word "international" in their name.
We are a Preschool to Grade 12 school with an outstanding pedagogical approach to learning in the early years (Lower School), and a rigorous, globally conscious, university-preparatory curriculum for growing teens (Middle and High School).
As an IBO World School we ensure our graduates are offered a preparation for life-long learning based on the highest global standards and the best-practices of international schools world-wide.
Founded in 1963, ISL has earned its outstanding reputation through its students’ successes, its rigorous educational programme, its dedicated staff, its caring community and its engagement with global issues. With over 50 nationalities in our student body and more than 20 nationalities within our staff, friendship, international mindedness, diversity and inclusion are ways of life in our multicultural environment.
The school is organised in two divisions of similar size. The Lower School extends from pre-school (age 3) through grade 5. The Upper School includes both middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) programmes. Total school enrolment is almost 1400. ISL is housed in a modern, fully networked facility on a centrally located campus. The academic year runs from late August to late June and classes are in session between 8:25 am and 3:30 pm Monday-Friday.
What we offer
ISL offers a standards-based university preparatory curriculum leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or IB Certificates and the ISL High School Diploma. The IB serves as a qualification for universities worldwide, thereby meeting the needs of our diverse student body. A comprehensive English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme makes it possible for non-native speakers of English to integrate fully into the curriculum as well as the social life of the school.
Working at ISL
We aim to recruit and retain the very best professionals to make ISL the school of choice in international education.
The school is fortunate to employ around 300 outstanding teachers, support staff and administrator.
Our faculty and staff come from more than two dozen different countries. Their international background and experience contribute to a learning environment that responds to the students' cultural diversity and meets the needs of an international student population.

ISL educators are trained and certified in their respective fields and more than half of them hold Masters' degrees. Our faculty and staff average 18 years of experience in education with eight of them at ISL. Some teachers come to Luxembourg for just a few years and then move on to new positions elsewhere. Others remain at ISL for much of their career: 12% of the teaching staff has served the school for 20 years or more. In recent years ISL has created a number of new positions in response to increasing enrolment, however staff turnover is actually rather low.

As an organisation with a strong commitment to lifelong learning, ISL recognises the importance of professional development. The school encourages faculty and staff to extend their professional expertise and personal growth by providing opportunities and support for continuing education.