Description

Role Specific Responsibilities: 

Oversee the learning support department and staff 
Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop intervention plans or IEP 
Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s ability 
Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress 
Update IEPs on an annual basis to reflect students’ progress and goals 
Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, and administrators 
Lead, supervise, evaluate and mentor the learning support team in their given roles (para- professionals, LS teachers, ELL teachers) 
Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation 
Lead the Students With Intervention Team (RTI) and process 
Collaborate on training for teachers in professional development settings 
Coordinate with subcontractors for outside testing purposes 
Assess students with special needs during the admission process and provide feedback to the admission committee.

Conduct Learning Support Teacher observations and evaluations annually for direct reports
Update and support the Learning Support Policy 
Other duties as assigned 

Professional Characteristics: 

Teaches/leads from a Christ-centered worldview 
Effectively collaborates in team settings 
Demonstrates superb communication skills 
Uses data to adapt curriculum and refine instruction 
Operates from a growth mindset, able to reflect, learn, and progress 
Articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues and supports each of them 
Shows a love of learning that translates into a positive, rigorous classroom/student culture 
Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual 
Utilizes technology to enhance student learning and partner with parents 
Exhibits a passion for equipping students to think critically, solve problems, and exercise self - discipline 
Interacts with people in a culturally intelligent manner 
Lives out faith in a way that facilitates discipleship, mentoring, and relationship building with students.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

Passion for serving God in the context of education 
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education 
At least 2 years of Learning Support Coordinator experience 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Master’s Degree in Special Education or Education
Three or more years of successful teaching experience 
Prior leadership experience 
Prior experience developing and implementing IEPs 
Prior experience in an international school 
Understanding of Common Core Standards 
Experience with English Language Learners 
Experience working with students with special needs 
Diagnostician credentials or other testing credentials