| Job Title: |
Head of Learning Support (SHPX2526-01) |
| Posted Date: |
08/16/2024 |
Expiration Date: |
- |
| Location: |
YCIS - Shanghai(Puxi) (Shanghai Puxi SEC) |
# of Openings: |
1 |
| Effective From: |
Other(08/01/2025) |
| Job Description: |
YCYW Commitment to Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We align our recruitment practices to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. Before any appointment is confirmed, we implement effective recruitment practices which include: interview, identity check, criminal record check and character/professional references. All teachers and other adults working at YCYW schools are expected to read and comply with our Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
A. EAL Specialist
Duties:
• Assess students on entry and recommend placement into English courses.
• Provide in-class and/or withdrawal support for referred EAL student(s).
• Provide in-class and/or curriculum development support for staff.
• Assist with modification of assessments where appropriate.
• Provide examination assistance for referred EAL students where needed.
• Develop whole staff EAL professional development programmes.
• Assist with the creation of IEPs.
• Administer informal language assessments to identify language problems.
• Liaise with parents on behalf of teachers about academic progress.
• Provide learning strategies and available learning resources for students.
• Perform classroom observation when required to identify and observe EAL students.
B. School Counselor
Duties:
The school counselor will work with the LSD when there is significant overlap of students.
• Emotional counseling support for students, their families and staff.
• Advice and strategies for use by students, their families and staff in and out of the classroom.
• Social skills training.
• Assist with the creation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
C. SEN Specialist
Duties:
• Review new student records for SEN concerns.
• Provide in-class and/or withdrawal support for referred SEN student(s).
• Provide in-class or curriculum development support for staff.
• Assist with modification of assessments where appropriate.
• Provide examination assistance for referred SEN students where needed.
• Develop whole staff SEN professional development programmes.
• Assist with the creation of IEPs.
• Administer informal assessments for identifying learning needs.
• Liaise with parents on behalf of teachers about academic progress.
• Provide learning strategies and available learning resources for students.
• Perform classroom observation when required to identify and observe SEN students. |
| Job Requirements: |
Skills/qualifications:
Fluent in English
Holder of Bachelor Degree in relevant subject with teaching certificate or license
Minimum 5 years of full-time teaching experience in a school setting, with experience or training in KS3,
IGCSE and IB
Support Yew Chung's values
Have passion for teaching students
Demonstrate rigorous approach in teaching different year levels
Excellent communication and organizing skills
Good interpersonal skills with demonstrated commitment in teamwork
Previous experience in subject leadership role is a plus |