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
