PRIMARY LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER

The International School at ParkCity (ISP), located in the exclusive residential area of Desa ParkCity (www.desaparkcity.com), Kuala Lumpur, opened in September 2011 and quickly established itself as a special and dynamic place for children to learn.

In our recent International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) accreditation, we were recognised as Gold Level and were identified as being outstanding in all 8 standards during the accreditation visit. The high calibre of staff that we appoint help to shape our unique, vibrant school and are highly valued. As we grow, we seek to recruit professionals who are genuinely excited by teaching, who are continuously looking to develop their practice and who will complement our existing staff.

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified Primary Learning Support Teacher to join our outstanding team immediately.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teaching & Learning
  Deliver tailored learning support programmes to a range of students with diverse learning needs
  Differentiate work as necessary to meet the differing ability needs of all children
  Acknowledge that English is not necessarily the native language of all children and adapt vocabulary accordingly
  Ensure that all work is marked meaningfully, promptly and clearly and that corrections are undertaken where necessary
  Be prepared to be visited and observed by colleagues from across the school.
  
• Planning
  Prepare learning support programme appropriately for the short, medium and long term
  Collaborate with other teachers in planning to ensure continuity and progression
  Participate in the development and review of learning support programmes in collaboration with the line managers.
  Participate in the development and review of school policies where necessary Assessment
  Provide information on each child’s progress in learning support programmes at the end of each term
  Continuously assess each student so as to be able to clearly justify and substantiate grades, levels or comments provided.
  To keep clear records of any levels, grades or marks attained by each child in classroom
  tests/assessments
  Support the Head of Learning Support to undertake formal learning support assessments with individual students
  
• Classroom Management
  Ensure that the classroom atmosphere is conducive to learning
  Provide an environment in which the children feel safe, confident and happy to learn
  Have displays that stimulate learning
  Ensure that children are not left unsupervised in classrooms during lesson time or at break time
  Ensure that children are collected from their classrooms and returned at the end of each lesson
  Insist on good levels of behaviour, both in and out of the classroom

• General: Learning Support
  To liaise with the Head of Learning Support in relation to the job role.
  To contribute to reviews of relevant documentation in relation to individual students, such as Student Passports and IEPs.
  To identify personal training needs, and attend relevant courses and learning activities in order to update knowledge as required.
  
• General: Whole School
  Supervise children in the play areas at break times according to the duty rota
  To support implementation of school policies, procedures and ethos, including those relating to
  confidentiality and behaviour.
  Serve as a role model to the children in terms of behaviour, dress, attitude and manners
  Participate in the Extra Curricular Activities programme.
  Be available to attend and participate in extracurricular events in the school calendar such as Parents’ Evenings, Concerts, etc.
  Actively support the ethos of the school
  Be familiar with the Handbook for Families, with Staff Supplement.
  Actively support and adhere to the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, including
  attending annual training.
  Any other tasks requested by the school leadership that falls within the remit of
  the post.

Job Requirements:
Possess at least a Diploma in Education / Special Needs / Early Childhood Education etc.
At least 2 years experience in related field (experience working in an International School
environment is desired (yet not essential).
Possess good supervisory skills and able to communicate well at all levels.
Able to work independently and as a team.
Must be able to support the aims and ethos of the School.
Must set a good example in dress, punctuality, attendance and other areas.

To apply for the position, kindly submit your CV and qualifications to

For information on the school, please visit our website www.isp.edu.my
For information on the location of the school. please visit our website

www.desaparkcity.com