Student Support Specialist

Nord Anglia Education; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education is seeking a Student Support Specialist to join Etqan Global Academy (EGA) in Doha, Qatar, delivering targeted academic intervention and ESL instruction for multilingual learners.

You will work with teachers to plan differentiated instruction, monitor progress using MAP Growth and other assessments, and develop Student Support Plans in collaboration with families and staff, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MTSS

ESL instruction

Differentiated instruction

Data-informed instruction

Collaboration

Assessment data interpretation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

MAP Growth

Assessment data analysis

Job description

Job description

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

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• 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

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About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.
We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.
Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.