Student Support Specialist

Tanqeeb; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Day School, a Nord Anglia Education School in Doha, Qatar, invites applications for a Student Support Specialist. The role focuses on delivering targeted MTSS interventions, providing ESL instruction for multilingual learners, and collaborating with teachers to tailor instruction.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Education, teaching qualification, and experience supporting diverse learners, with a proven ability to use data to monitor progress and plan SSPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Teaching qualification/license recognized by the school.
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in an inclusive setting.
• Experience delivering literacy and/or mathematics intervention.
• ESL/EAL experience desirable.
• Knowledge of MTSS/RTI, differentiated instruction, UDL, inclusive practices.
• Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and monitor progress.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted academic intervention to students identified through MTSS.
• Provide Tier 2 and 3 intervention through small-group and individualized literacy and mathematics instruction.
• Plan and deliver ESL instruction for multilingual learners.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan, implement, and monitor differentiated instructional strategies and accommodations.
• Monitor student progress using MAP Growth and classroom assessments.
• Develop, implement, and review Student Support Plans (SSPs) with teachers and families.
• Participate in Student Support Team meetings, case reviews, and planning sessions.
• Communicate progress and support strategies with teachers, parents, and school leadership.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Education Bachelor of Education(Education)

Category Education & Training

Industry Education and Tutoring

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Student Support Specialist to join Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar. Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is a newly established IB World School in Doha, Qatar, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). We are looking for an experienced Student Support Specialist to join our team, delivering targeted academic intervention to students identified through the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and providing ESL instruction for identified multilingual learners.

The role: We seek an individual to join as Student Support Specialist where your focus will be:

• Delivering targeted academic intervention to students identified through the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention through small-group and individualized instruction in literacy and mathematics
• Planning and delivering English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for identified multilingual learners
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to plan, implement, and monitor differentiated instructional strategies and accommodations
• Monitoring student progress using multiple data sources, including MAP Growth and classroom assessments
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing Student Support Plans (SSPs) in collaboration with teachers and families
• Participating in Student Support Team meetings, case reviews, and collaborative planning sessions
• Communicating effectively with teachers, parents, and school leadership regarding student progress and support strategies

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• Teaching qualification/license recognized by the school
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in an inclusive school setting
• Experience delivering literacy and/or mathematics intervention
• Experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL/EAL) is highly desirable
• Knowledge of MTSS/RTI, differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and inclusive educational practices
• Experience using student assessment data to inform instruction and monitor progress
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills

Country Day School. A Nord Anglia Education School - Qatar, Doha

Country Day School. A Nord Anglia Education School - Qatar, Doha