EAL Support Teacher

International Schools Group; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 187,476 - 224,971; Full time

Job summary

International Schools Group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a dynamic ES EAL Support Teacher dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will foster a compassionate learning environment and support student needs across all levels.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering effective learning opportunities, collaborating with staff and the community, and promoting student agency and innovation. A Bachelor’s degree and experience in an international context are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• Related advanced study or certifications are preferred.
• Experience supporting students academically in an international context.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to child protection and safety.
• Collaborate with the school’s mission and community.
• Plan and deliver effective learning opportunities.

Skills

Support students academically

Lead and inspire students

Organize student projects

Collaborate with colleagues

Teach multi-sensory strategies

Positive and compassionate outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Related advanced study or certifications

Job description

Position Summary

ISG Jubail seeks a dynamic ES EAL Support Teacher with a passion for helping students achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will have experience inspiring students to become conscientious and compassionate thinkers and global citizens. This person will demonstrate a commitment to collaboration around student needs and contribute to the whole school community beyond the confines of the Learning Support program.

Position Duties

• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
• Collaborate to meet the school’s mission of inspiring innovation and compassionate action.
• Communicate and collaborate in a professional manner.
• Commit to continual professional learning.
• Plan meaningful assessment opportunities and drive learning through assessment and feedback.
• Reflect on assessment goals and targets.
• Plan and deliver effective and meaningful learning opportunities.
• Know and respond to the needs of all students.
• Promote agency and innovation in the learning process.
• Foster compassion and build relationships among the ISG community.
• Exhibit effective and positive classroom management.
• Contribute to student growth and collaboration.
• Contribute to after‑school activities and the wider ISG Jubail community.
• Effectively assess and report on student academic achievement and learning dispositions.
• Espouse creativity and passion in and out of the classroom.
• Develop and deliver in‑class support and pull‑out services to best meet student needs.
• Ensure continuity of learning and appropriate scaffolding of material.
• Support appropriate accommodations and modifications for students through collaboration with classroom teachers and specialists.
• Teach self‑advocacy skills needed for independent learning.
• Collaborate with the counseling team, administrators, and classroom teachers to refine the referral identification process for students with learning challenges.
• Identify and administer appropriate assessments to assess student progress toward goals.
• Inspire students to actively engage in and reflect on the learning process.
• Deliver professional learning and training opportunities to teaching staff.
• Create an environment where students comfortably learn, communicate, grow, and develop passions.
• Advocate for elementary, middle school, and high school students.
• Collaborate and communicate with colleagues and parents to design and implement individualized support plans and learning strategies.
• Contribute to the creation and revision of interdisciplinary curriculum documents.
• Share interests and passions with students through the after‑school program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• Related advanced study or certifications.

Experience and Skills

• Experience supporting students academically in an international context.
• Leading and inspiring elementary, middle, and high‑school students to be informed and inspired community members and leaders.
• Organizing student projects and performance tasks.
• Documenting curriculum according to Understanding by Design (UbD) principles.
• Designing standards-based programs.
• Collaborating in a professional setting with large and small groups of colleagues.
• Leading groups of students and faculty.
• Conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans.
• Teaching multi‑sensory educational strategies to improve sensory, perceptual, kinesthetic, executive functioning skills, communication, cognition, and social/emotional development.
• Positive and compassionate outlook.
• Open‑mindedness and flexibility.
• Proactive approach and ability to take initiative.
• Desire to engage in meaningful collaboration.

Reporting

Reports to Dr. Jamie Martin, Principal.