Learning Support Assistant for Assessment Supervision

Your Responsibility

The Secondary Learning Support Teacher’s Assistant provides essential assistance in supporting students with diverse learning needs in grades 6-12. This role involves organizing assessments, collaborating with teachers, supporting students in testing situations, and assisting the Learning Support team in implementing accommodations and interventions.

Your duties

• Assessment Coordination: Organize and manage assessments for students with learning support needs ensuring accommodations (e.g., extra time, assistive technology) are in place
• Teacher Collaboration: Communicate regularly with teachers to schedule assessments, collect and return the assessments to the appropriate teachers
• Student Support: Assist students in testing situations by providing guidance, reading instructions, scribing when necessary, and ensuring a calm and supportive environment
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Learning Support team to implement individualized support strategies and accommodations for students
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of student accommodations, assessment schedules and other required documentation for this role
• Assistive Technology: Support students in using assistive technology tools for learning and assessment purposes.

Your profile

• Experience working with secondary students in a learning support role, preferably in an international or secondary school setting
• Strong organizational skills to manage assessments and student accommodations effectively
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with teachers, students, the Learning Support team, and other stakeholders
• Ability to provide academic and emotional support to students with diverse needs
• Familiarity with accommodations such as extra time, alternative testing environments, and assistive technology
• Flexibility and adaptability to support students in various subjects and classroom settings
• Experience with word editing programs such as Microsoft Word and other scripting software such as Google Docs.
• Experience with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) or Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Knowledge of learning disabilities, intervention strategies and working with students who struggle with mental health

Why us?

We offer a varied and exciting job with an international spirit, at a modern campus with the best equipment. We promote professional development and training and provide our employees with their own laptops and among other things. We live diversity, and the work-life balance of our employees is important to us. Therefore, we offer excellent working conditions and social benefits.

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