Secondary Learning Support Assistant — Impactful Education

American School Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

The American School Hong Kong is seeking a Learning Support Educational Assistant in the Secondary School to support the Learning Support department with pull-in or push-out instructional support and playing an active role in students’ educational, physical, and social development.

Reporting to the Secondary Head of Learning Support / EAL, the role involves collaboration with content teachers, data recording, supervision, and assisting with lesson materials and administrative duties to support

Qualifications

• University Diploma with certification in learning support or special education preferred
• Experience working with Secondary-aged children in education
• Excellent IT skills, including Office applications and Google Apps
• A positive, caring, collaborative team player with strong communication skills and ability to multitask and prioritize
• Knowledge of subjects and experience in the IBDP would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Support content teachers with planning for differentiation
• Support content teachers in the classroom
• Play an active role in students’ educational, physical, and social development
• Observe and monitor student performance and record relevant data to assess academic progress and provide feedback to the Secondary Head of Learning Support / EAL and content teachers
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, and on field trips as requested (by the Secondary Head of Learning Support / EAL)
• Prepare lesson materials and bulletin board displays as requested
• Undertake administrative duties such as inputting student data; producing class lists and reports; record keeping, filing, collating material; and ordering supplies and equipment
• Attend department and staff meetings as requested

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Education

University Diploma with certification in learning support or special education

Tools

Office applications

Google Apps

Job description

The American School Hong Kong is seeking a Learning Support Educational Assistant in the Secondary School to support the Learning Support department with pull-in or push-out instructional support and playing an active role in students’ educational, physical, and social development.

Reporting to the Secondary Head of Learning Support / EAL, the role involves collaboration with content teachers, data recording, supervision, and assisting with lesson materials and administrative duties to support