Lower School Learning Support Teacher

**LEARN**

At Zurich International School our 1,240 students are not the only ones who learn. We recruit teachers with an outstanding record of achievement, an innovative mindset, an understanding of the power of technology, and an exemplary commitment to international education. Then our strong professional growth program challenges them to get even better.

**CARE**

Do you do what’s right even when no one is watching? Consider the impact of a decision or action on others? Actively attempt to understand why people hold certain perspectives? Then Zurich International School may be the right fit for you. Integrity, fairness and compassion are important character standards for everyone at ZIS.

**CHALLENGE**

Learning is a shared responsibility and at Zurich International School, we challenge our students to exceed their own expectations - and ourselves to ensure their success. To achieve this, we need to be open to risk, change and innovation. Do you feel the same way about learning? Then ZIS may be the right fit for you.

**LEAD**

Do you lead by example, seeking best practice and educational innovation? Consider how your action will have a positive impact on others? At Zurich International School, we enable faculty and staff, as well as our students, to become confident and responsible leaders, with a clear sense of direction and purpose. Are you the kind of educator we're looking for?

**The Position**:Learning Support Teachers are integral members of the Student Support Team, working closely with Faculty to deliver effective support for students and their families.

**Desired qualifications**:

- Minimum of 5 years teaching experience, with at least one position in an international school setting
- Masters (or equivalent) in Special Education
- Experience working in Upper Primary
- Experience and training with key intervention programs
- Experience with inclusive programs, using a multi level student support system, e.g. MLSS/RTI
- Experience and training in supporting children with regulation needs
- Experience developing and implementing IEPs
- Experience with common educational and screening assessments
- Experience with assistive technologies and 1:1 device programs
- A commitment to relationship building with students, colleagues and families
- A commitment and passion for celebrating neurodiversity
- A commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and active participation in school life

**Responsibilities**
- Differentiate for a range of student strengths and challenges
- Administer assessments for student placement and support
- In collaboration with the homeroom teachers, design and deliver evidence-based level 2 interventions for students needing additional support
- Implement, manage and review the IEP process for all students receiving any type of level 3 support in the caseload
- Develop and implement tailored realistic but challenging goals for students needing academic support at level 3 - this may include extension/enrichment as well as remediation
- Manage and implement assessment modifications
- Collect and analyze data, and facilitate data driven conversations with the grade level team
- Initiate and actively nurture positive relationships with all stakeholders including external providers
- Regularly communicate directly and collaboratively with students and staff
- Collaboratively manage home-school communication, including conferences, IEP meetings, meeting minutes and end of year reports
- Plan and support grade to grade transition following agreed procedures
- Actively participate and contribute to appropriate teams
- Remain active and informed of current professional research and practice to ensure best supported practices in the instruction and care of children are used, sharing and consulting as needed
- Maintain and update all individual student and grade level documentation in a shared drive
- Advocate for all students with additional needs
- Primary Location
- Lower School Wädenswil
- Salary Range
- Per Month
- Shift Type
- Full-Time