Job Description

iCademy Middle East, an American online school, is seeking an Inclusion Support Learning Coach to work in our Knowledge Hub in Dubai Knowledge Park. This is a full-time position. Qualified applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have demonstrated experience working with students in an educational setting. The hours are 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Thursday and 7:00am – 12:00 noon on Friday.

The Inclusion Support Learning Coach will include:

• Plays an essential role within the iCademy Middle East Inclusion Support Team.
• Provides academic support for students KG-12 through pull-in and pull-out sessions.
• Under the direction of the Knowledge Hub Director/Head of Inclusion, responsible for implementing programs and interventions to assist “Students of Determination” and other students with learning, behavioral, and/or physical special education needs at the Knowledge Hub.
• Collaborates with all stakeholders including iCademy Middle East Senior Leadership Team, Knowledge Hub learning coaches, parents/guardians, and external providers as necessary, to ensure an optimal learning environment for students.
• Assists with placement assessments for incoming students as necessary.
• Develops Individual Learning Plans for students in collaboration with the other relevant stakeholders.
• In cooperation with the Inclusion Team and course teachers, make accommodations as specified within the Individual Learning Plan
• Participates in Student Support Team meetings as required.
• Helps guide students through the curriculum for assigned grade levels, monitors progress, attendance, and grades.
• Develops or finds additional learning resources as necessary.
• Encourage students to attend Live Teaching and Live Help sessions for online courses.
• Regularly liaises with parents or guardians regarding progress, attendance, and grades.
• Actively participate in scheduled conferences with course teachers, academic advisors, and parents or guardians.
• Covers as grade specific Learning Coach as needed.
• Ensures that Academic Integrity policies and procedures are followed.
• Check school emails a minimum of two times daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• 5 years’ minimum experience, bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Teaching qualification is a must
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs and ESL students
• TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification
• Native (or near native) English speaker
• Experience tutoring or teaching children
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook

Benefits:

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements added by the job poster

5 years’ minimum experience, bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of experience in Education