Learning Support Teacher

SABIS; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

SABIS International School of Choueifat, Ras Al Khaimah, is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to oversee all students, ensure a safe and productive learning environment, and report to SEAQC as required. Primary assignment may be a specific classroom or subject in regular or intensive classes.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor degree in Special Education or related field, demonstrate leadership and strong communication, and show ability to collaborate with Academic Quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Special Education or related subject is required.
• Leadership and team management skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach using pacing charts for subject(s) to align with SABIS point system.
• Mark exams according to department schedules and materials.
• Discuss disciplinary and student performance issues with AQC and HOD.
• Implement SABIS point system to support learning environment.
• Proctor exams and maintain an appropriate exam setting.
• Support academically low-performing students to boost motivation.
• Develop or follow external exams preparation within revision schedules.
• Assist with duties such as testing, substituting, organizing lunches and buses, and other tasks as assigned by SABIS management.
• Prepare and participate in activity plans for student life events in coordination with the student life coordinator.
• Attend training sessions to enhance SABIS system understanding and performance.
• Perform other related tasks as delegated by SABIS management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-management

Goal orientation

Planning and execution

Problem solving

Dependability

Education

Bachelor degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

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 bySABIS ® 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 theSABIS ® 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 theSABIS ® 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 schoolSABIS ® 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 theSABIS ® system improving their performance
• Performing such other related tasks or projects as they arise and as delegated by the schoolSABIS ® 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.