Elementary School Learning Support Teacher

Primary Responsibilities:

 

Plan and prepare throughout the year for effective instruction within the classroom

 

Provide a classroom environment that is conducive to learning

 

Effectively manage each group of students while providing for a variety of learning styles, ability levels, and educational backgrounds

 

Maintain rigorous and appropriate learning expectations of all students at all times

 

Monitor student learning and make appropriate modifications of goals and strategies to meet students’ needs

 

Maintain accurate up-to-date records of student progress and attendance

 

Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent and meaningful communications about student progress

 

Be available to parents and students outside of school hours

 

Engage in department/team planning, curriculum review, budgeting and other activities

 

Interact cooperatively with colleagues in the development of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals

 

Cooperate with and participate in the planning and evaluation of the school program

 

Keep current in education through coursework, in-service programs, and by attending professional meetings and conferences

 

Remain proficient in school-related technologies as appropriate to enhance instruction

 

Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom which extend learning experiences for students (coaching, organizing field trips, sponsorship of clubs, events, community service projects, etc.)

 

Other

 

Engage with the administration in a committed effort to improve one’s own instructional skills

 

Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures

 

Model the ‘Core Values’ in interactions with the school community

 

Liaise with the Principal, taking on tasks as assigned, including all school goals
 

 

Personal

 

Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development

 

Develop and maintain effective working relationships

 

Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and broader school community in a professional manner

 

Exhibit a professional attitude toward criticism

 

Recognize and strengthen personal performance through self-analysis of actions, participating in professional development activities, exploring educational research, participating in professional organizations, and through formal renewal programs

 

Job Skills and Requirements

 

Bachelor's degree with a valid teaching certificate/license in special education

 

A minimum of two years, relevant teaching experience 

 

Teaching experience in a North American educational environment

 

Experience with current best practices, current teaching materials, and current instructional strategies as well as recent professional growth activities

 

Experience with co-teaching and servicing students with diverse learning needs

 

Familiarity with a variety of intervention strategies to promote student success in the classroom

 

A working knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Response To Intervention (RTI) and/or Positive Behaviors Intervention and Support (PBIS)

 

Models ASD Core Values (Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility).