Learning Support Teacher

Summary

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Learning Support Teacher to join our outstanding Student Support Team. This full-time position (191 work days) focuses on supporting high school students with identified learning differences, gaps in learning, or those requiring short-term targeted academic intervention. At times, the role may also provide support to English language learners.

Our learning support model is primarily inclusion-based (push-in), with minimal pull-out instruction. The Learning Support Teacher works collaboratively with classroom teachers within a co-planning and co-teaching framework to ensure all learners can successfully access the curriculum.

Position Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

A learning support teacher (LST) is a professional who works with students who require additional support in their academic and personal development. The job description of a learning support teacher may include the following duties:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
• Provide targeted support for students requiring additional academic assistance.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop, implement, and monitor Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) or Student Support Plans.
• Assess student learning needs and design appropriate intervention strategies.
• Support inclusive classroom instruction through co-planning and co-teaching.
• Use a range of evidence-based instructional strategies and resources to engage learners.
• Monitor, document, and evaluate student progress using relevant data to inform instruction and intervention.
• Administer and support annual standardized testing processes, including data collation and analysis.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Contribute to professional learning by supporting colleagues in best practices for inclusive education.
• In collaboration with the school counselor, provide basic social-emotional support to students as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal or Principal.

Qualifications And Knowledge

he ideal candidate will have:

• University degree in the subject area of employment (Master’s degree preferred).
• Current teacher certification in the required subject area. Certification should be from a nationally recognized institution.
• Classroom teachers should be able to demonstrate relevant experience and certification in teaching similar school programs as the applied for position (preferred).

Experience And Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience

• Prior experience as a Learning Support Teacher.
• Implementing the American curriculum.
• Experience with G Suite/Microsoft Office.
• Prior Experience as a Learning Support Teacher.
• Experience implementing MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate a track record of continued professional development.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to supervise students in non-classroom settings.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to lead an after-school activity.

JOB CODE: 01-2627-067