HS OLS Classroom Assistant (Learning Support)

Graded - The American School of São Paulo; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Graded - The American School of São Paulo seeks an OLS Classroom Assistant to provide targeted instructional support to neurodivergent students within the MTSS framework. You will assist in implementing SSPs and APs under the supervision of OLS teachers and case managers.

The role focuses on facilitating curriculum access, data collection, and collaboration with homeroom and subject-area teachers, while maintaining confidentiality per LGPD guidelines and encouraging independence.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent; relevant coursework or experience in education, child development, or special needs.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in educational or structured learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support & Accommodation Implementation: Implement strategies and accommodations per SSPs/APs; provide push-in and pull-out support; ensure access without dependency; adapt activities under guidance; administer assessments; support small group interventions.
• Collaboration: Follow directions of OLS teachers/case managers; meet with staff to plan routines and review progress; gather evidence and data for SSP/AP updates; participate in SST meetings.
• Professional Conduct and Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality in line with LGPD; use official school channels; participate in PD activities.

Skills

Instructional support

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Degree or equivalent in education

Job description

Primary Purpose of the Position

Graded's Optimal Learning Services (OLS) team plays a central role in supporting students with diverse learning profiles. Guided by the statement, "We promote access to learning to foster student success and value neurodiversity and belonging for all," OLS embraces the principle that every student deserves equitable access to a rigorous and supportive learning environment. The OLS Classroom Assistant provides targeted instructional support to neurodivergent students within Graded’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Working under the direct guidance and leadership of OLS teachers and case managers, the Classroom Assistant helps implement individual Student Support Plans (SSPs) and Accommodation Plans (APs), facilitates access to the curriculum without fostering over-dependency, and gathers essential progress data.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Instructional Support & Accommodation Implementation

   Implement assigned instructional strategies and accommodations aligned with students' Student Support Plans (SSPs) and Accommodation Plans (APs) across classroom settings.

   Deliver learning support through direct push-in classroom assistance and targeted pull-out interventions to meet the individualized goals of students with diverse learning needs.

   Provide appropriate guidance, scaffolding, and prompt fading to ensure students access learning without creating unnecessary adult dependency or "doing the work" for them.

   Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and instructional materials under the direct guidance of the OLS case manager or classroom teacher.

   Administer and proctor assessments for students receiving testing accommodations or modifications.

   Facilitate small group learning or alternative classroom groupings to allow teachers to conduct targeted interventions. Under case manager guidance, assist with pull-out or Tier 1/Tier 2 targeted skill reinforcement.

2. Collaboration

   Follow the daily direction, instructional leadership, and scheduling established by the assigned OLS teacher/ case manager.

   Meet regularly with OLS case managers and collaborate closely with homeroom and subject-area teachers to plan support routines and review student progress.

   Collect evidence, observations, and assessment data on student progress to inform SSP/AP updates, and SST discussions.

   Attend and contribute observational insights to Student Support Team (SST), SSP/AP, and multi-disciplinary case meetings as requested.

3. Professional Conduct and Confidentiality

   Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding student records, diagnoses, family information, and school matters at all times, adhering strictly to school policies and Brazil's LGPD guidelines.

   Use only official, school-approved communication channels for all professional interactions.

   Actively participate in professional development and skill-building opportunities provided by the school to enhance specialized support practices.

Certifications and Education

Degree or equivalent; relevant coursework or experience in education, child development, or special needs.

Experience

Demonstrated experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or structured learning environment.