Secondary Student Support Teacher at American International School of Lagos

Qualifications/Profile:

Qualification & Background

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Candidates must have experience as a lead or associate teacher in a progressive school setting
• Certification in special education
• International Certification
• Experience serving in an international school that is the “hub of the community” would be an added advantage
• Knowledge Base Knowledge and understanding of: Child development: the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children.
• High-impact research-based interventions such as Orton-Gillingham approaches to literacy, Numicon math, and Visualizing and Verbalizing, etc.
• Knowledge of screening tools for admissions and assessments relevant to special education and EAL (e.g. MAP, WIDA, DIBELS, etc.).
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and learning disorders.
• Ability to develop strong partnerships with parents in a multicultural setting.
• Child protection and safeguarding practices.
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Skills and Aptitude Exceptional verbal, written, and communication skills.
• IT skills; ability to use technology applications that enhance learning, communication, and school improvement efforts.
• Commitment to inclusion and ensuring that students feel a sense of belonging.
• Ability to differentiate instruction (scaffolding, grouping practices, choice, etc.) in order to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Ability to develop and implement Individual Learning Plans including collecting data to measure progress.
• Ability to interpret educational psychological assessments and academic assessments.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and empower them to feel capable of meeting the needs of all students within their class.
• Ability to provide feedback that is targeted, timely, and actionable.
• Comfort with multiple perspectives and their place within the classroom and community.
• Results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to AISL stakeholders, such as students, colleagues, parents.
• Ability to organize and run MTSS meetings with teachers.
• Analyze data and provide support with interventions.
• Ability to organize confidential student information.
• Comfort with the uncertainty and ambiguity in the developing world.
• Personal Qualities Lifelong learner with a growth mindset.
• Empathetic, friendly, and genuine communicator.
• Strong work ethic with resilience, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Team player who values community and service.
• Sense of humor to foster a positive school community.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and open to change.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning:

• Individualized lessons for each targeted intervention.
• Write Individualized Learning Plans.
• Lead MTSS meetings.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers.
• Maintain positive communication with parents about student learning.
• Set individualized goals for students .

Instruction

• Utilize research-based instructional strategies to deliver purposeful, differentiated
• instruction that engages students and meets diverse learning needs.
• Use a variety of technology tools to support instruction, integrating student technology skill development with content learning.

Assessment

• Conduct bi-weekly progress monitoring on goal areas.
• Make adjustments to interventions based on goal progress.
• Maintain accurate student records and provide regular reports on individual student progress and performance.

Learning Environment

• Create a learning environment that is attractive, comfortable, safe, and welcoming.
• Use resources, routines, and procedures to foster a purposeful, engaging student-centered learning environment.
• Implement an effective classroom management system that is based on the AISL Core Values.

Professionalism

• Support the future readiness of our students by designing and delivering a modern, relevant, and culturally responsive curriculum.
• Share in the overall responsibility for the academic progress, personal development, health and safety, discipline and well-being of all students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share, reflect on, and improve classroom practice.
• Seek professional learning opportunities aligned with professional and school goals.
• Serve on working groups and committees designed to support the school’s continuous improvement.
• Comply with the AISL Faculty and Staff Code of Ethics.

Other

• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with those normally associated with the position of a teacher.

Terms of Employment

• Salary and benefits package. Work calendar, contract terms, salary, and benefits shall be determined based on certification and experience.
• Performance Evaluation
• The Student Support Services Director will evaluate the job performance of the teacher annually in accordance with AISL Board Policy.