Job Title: |
Learning Support Teacher (SHPX2324-07) |
Posted Date: |
02/02/2023 |
Expiration Date: |
- |
Location: |
YCIS - Shanghai(Puxi) (Shanghai Puxi SEC) |
# of Openings: |
1 |
Effective From: |
Other(08/01/2023) |
Job Description: |
The Learning Support Department (LSD) consists of specialists from EAL, SEN and counseling working together to enrich the education of our students. While there will be a focus on team work between the members of this department, each specialist will also have responsibilities specific to their specialization.
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. • Oversee the running of the SPP classes (years 7 and 8). • 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.
Skills/qualifications: • Native English speaker • Holder of Bachelor Degree with relevant credentials in Counseling, Special Education or related education field • Minimum 2 years of full-time teaching in a school setting • Have experience teaching English as a second language, working with individuals with special needs or behavioral challenges in a school setting • Support Yew Chung's values • Have passion for teaching students • Genuine passion and demonstrated commitment in special educational needs • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook and commitment in teamwork |
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