Inclusion Learning Assistants join our school as part of a team that works to support student learning in the classroom and in targeted academic and social settings. They are part of a team that works to promote and increase the independence of students with academics, social skills, functional abilities and problem-solving. Key to this is creating opportunities for students to generalize skills across a variety of settings and people. The Inclusion Aide collaborates with the students and the ISP support team, which include classroom teachers, specialists of electives, administrators and the department of student services, to foster these growth points.
WHAT YOU'LL DO Planning with homeroom teachers to create accommodations and modifications to student learning to allow access to the mainstream curriculum and increase meaningful in class time Supporting and continually fostering understanding and skills with and within the school community of how to work with students with needs in a compassionate way that creates opportunities for mutual growth.
Supporting all students in the class, so that other students and teachers can work with students to increase independence.
When necessary, create, implement modified curriculum to support the learning of designated students with support from case manager Seek professional development opportunities to continue to develop skills to increase capacity to work with a variety of learners. What does it look like in the classroom: Targeted 1:1 support when necessary When not necessary, monitor and support small groups Check for understanding Offer opportunities for conferring with other students Collect data Complete weekly communication logs to inform parents of student progress Develop materials to promote student learning Attend weekly Inclusion Classroom Team meetings and bi-weekly coaching sessions with Inclusion Classroom Lead Teacher Attend SST meetings as needed Provide the Inclusion Classroom Lead Teacher with daily and weekly update on the student's progress WHAT YOU BRING Highly effective collaboration, innovation and creativity.
Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning. A willingness to be flexible, and adaptable, and committed to the challenges of working in an international school.
Organization, time management, and problem solving skills A high degree of professionalism Commitment to participating in the whole school experience including fostering joy as an authentic and important part of the learning process for students and staff.