HS Learning Specialist Teacher

theharbourschool; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harbour School in Hong Kong is looking for a High School Learning Specialist Teacher to support students with special education needs. The ideal candidate will have strong English skills and at least 2 years of experience in learning support.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers to develop individualized education plans, assessing students, and communicating effectively with families. This role is crucial for fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of learning support experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in special education strategies.
• Strong organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for student differentiation.
• Communicate effectively with parents and students.
• Support teachers in planning and developing programs.

Skills

Native level English-speaking and writing skills

Special education strategies expertise

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or equivalent

Job description

High School Learning Specialist Teacher

Job purpose (Overview)

The Harbour School is a community-oriented organization that values its employees and supports continued growth and education of all its staff. We aim to have a work environment that mirrors our school, with staff loving to come in each day just as much as our students love coming to school. Working at THS should be as much of a joy as the learning experiences are, and we aim to inspire future leaders in progressive education.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrates expertise in special education strategies, particularly Literacy, Numeracy, Executive Functioning and Social-Behavioral support.
• Collaborates within a teaching team to plan and develop strategies and accommodations for student differentiation in alignment with the student’s needs and Individualised Education Plan.
• Communicates empathetically and effectively with parents, students and colleagues with regards to curriculum, student learning and progress during regular meetings and in written correspondence inclusive of reports and progress markers.
• Provide services that include: assessment; individual instruction; small group instruction; co-teaching; support to classroom teachers in planning and developing adaptive programs, development and implementation of Individualised Education Plan (IEP).

Required Qualifications

• Exemplary, native level English-speaking and writing skills
• Bachelor Degree or higher in Special Education, or Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent SEN qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years learning support experience with demonstrated strong organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills

Reports To

• High School Learning Specialist Coordinator

Application

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Safeguarding

The Harbour school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts at the school are subject to rigorous background checks.