Learning Support Teacher

Job Number

UAE00559

Job Type

Teaching

School / Entity Name

The International School of Choueifat, Ras Al Khaimah

Department

Teaching & Academics

About SABIS®

SABIS® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 140 years.

All students in the SABIS® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

For more information about the SABIS® Network, visit: www.sabis.net.

Job Purpose

Special Education Teachers have an oversight role for all students within the Academy setting to ensure a safe academic environment conducive to learning. Special Education Teachers ensure proper planning and follow up for the academic progress of all students and work cooperatively with the Student Life and Student Management teams. Special Education Teachers ensure accurate and timely reporting to the SEAQC, as required by SABIS® and governmental bodies, regarding students’ performance and challenges, with recommendations for action and a summary of actions taken. Primary assignment may be a specific classroom (including homeroom duties) or teaching a particular subject matter in regular or intensive classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching using the provided pacing charts for their subject(s) in order to be able to teach using the SABIS® point system.
• Marking of exams related to their subject matter in accordance with the schedule and material provided by the department.
• Discussing disciplinary and student performance issues with the Academic Quality Controller (AQC) and head of department (HOD) as needed.
• Implementing the SABIS® point system to ensure an environment conducive to learning in the classroom.
• Providing support by invigilating exams as needed in an adequate and properly managed exam environment.
• Providing support for the academically low performing students, to help improve and get motivated to reach their potential.
• Develop and/or follow external exams preparation by going through past papers as planned in the structured revision schedule (When applicable to specific grade).
• Aiding in duties that may include testing children, substituting for absent teachers, organizing children for lunches and buses, controlling traffic (vehicles and people), and other administrative duties that may be assigned to him/her by the school SABIS® management.
• Preparing and participating in activity plans for all such student life related events such as but not limited to art, open house and physical education in coordination with the student life coordinator.
• Attending training sessions when needed and as per the request of school management in order to enhance their understanding of the SABIS® system improving their performance
• Performing such other related tasks or projects as they arise and as delegated by the school SABIS® management.

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Special Education or in a related subject matter
• Leadership and team management skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and self-management skills; ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively
• Goal orientation; planning and execution skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Dependability; readiness to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals

Employment Requirements:

Candidates must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, state and/or federal education and certification requirements, successful completion of criminal background and reference checks, and skills testing if required for the position.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS® and its network of schools in the United States uses the criteria of merit, qualifications, and abilities to determine hiring decisions and promotions within the organization. SABIS® does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, public assistance, family status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information or other segmenting factor protected by law, or local human rights commission activity.