Job Description

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF INCLUSION

Links to: Principal

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We are one big family, striving to create an honest and open community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues. You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of Inclusion will build and influence a shared vision for learners & staff wellbeing, diversity and community engagement. The role will be integral to the development of the culture and structures to support academic success, inclusion, diversity and equity for all members of our community and create a sense of belonging to Nexus. To do this the person must lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, vertically and horizontally aligning the school wide learners\' support programme that is data driven and reflects best practice in international schools. This role will be leading the School\'s Learning Support, Bilingual & Multilingual and Exceptional Learners programme in the school and staff wellbeing.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clearly articulate the vision and strategic plan of Inclusion for the school and the purpose of the Inclusion Department and its constituents. .

Foster strong, supportive and collaborative relationships within the inclusion team, and across the wider body of staff, that promote quality practices for supporting children with diverse educational needs.

Provide leadership in relation to the vision for diversity, equity and inclusion in the school.

Liaise effectively with the Senior Leadership Team, School Counsellor, Heads of Faculty and Year Coordinators to support learners with diverse educational needs.

Manage the professional development of staff in pedagogical best practice, in conjunction with the SLT.

Provide opportunities for professional development for staff and families in the education of learners with diverse educational needs.

Ensure effective transition programs for learners with diverse educational needs.

Teach and support learners with diverse educational needs from K-12 in areas of consolidation and extension.

Involvement in whole school events and activities as required.

To perform any other duties as assigned by the management, stakeholders and reporting manager

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Special Educational Needs

Provide support to the Learning Area Leader Coordinators towards articulating the vision and making strategic decisions.

Ensure learner support is timetabled effectively

Monitor and evaluate the policy, procedures and effective use of data to identify learners within the school who may require Learning Support provision.

Take ultimate responsibility for the effective management of access arrangements for external examinations.

Ensure learner data is communicated appropriately and stored on information systems.

Liaise with outside agencies including Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists and Educational Psychologists.

Support Learning Support Integrators to create, facilitate and monitor IEPs for all learners with diverse educational needs.

Bilingual Multilingual Learners (BML)

Provide support to the Learning Area Leader Coordinators towards articulating the vision and making strategic decisions

Ensure learner support is timetabled effectively

Ensure learner data is communicated appropriately and stored on information systems.

Monitor the policy, procedures and admission of new learners with possible English language acquisition needs into the school

Quality control the assessment and reporting of BML learners.

Exceptional Learners

Manage, monitor and evaluate a range of opportunities and programmes for exceptional learners, including external academic competitions.

Promote the School\'s exceptional learners programmes amongst the School and wider communities.

Monitor and evaluate the policy, procedures and effective use of data to identify learners within the school who may require advanced provision.

Provide opportunities for professional development for staff and families in the education of learners with advanced learning needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Master\'s degree in special education or related field.

Additional certification/licensing/experience in leading learners\' support programs, school psychology, pastoral counselling.

Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a K-12 school setting.

Broad teaching experience.

Prior experience working in international schools

Prior experience working in schools with a significant number of ELL, EAL bilingual and multilingual learners and learning support learners.

Proficient in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Evidence of continued relevant professional development

A good understanding of the IB MYP programme and IB philosophy

Well developed organisational skills

Very good interpersonal skills

Ability to present to large and small groups of adults and learners from diverse backgrounds

Ability to maintain accurate records and track progress

Ability to work under pressure and retain a sense of humour

Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs, especially those with English as a second language

Curriculum leadership experience

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.

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