Job Description

JOB TITLE: LEARNING SUPPORT INTEGRATOR
Links to: Director of Inclusion, Learning Support Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the Learning Support Integrator is to support classroom teachers and subject specialists to identify, understand and address the learning needs of all of the young people in their classes, ensuring that each learner is engaged, confident and challenged to achieve.
This involves working directly with teachers and learners, and offering support and guidance to curriculum planning meetings and whole staff professional learning and development meetings. The Learning Support Integrator will collaborate with teachers in the classroom, produce Collaborative Action Plans for those with identified needs, use a strengths-based model to empower learners to take responsibility for their learning, use evidence-based interventions to meet the needs of learners and provide coaching to colleagues and parents where necessary.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with teachers to build capacity and awareness of pedagogical strategies to support learners with diverse needs.
• Support teachers to differentiate and build an inclusive culture within the classroom.
• Interpret specialist reports and produce learner profiles for teachers.
• Work with parents, teachers and learners to develop collaborative action plans.
• Design and develop staff professional development workshops.
• Utilise appropriate assessments to inform next step teaching.
• Support teachers with assessment, analysis and evaluation.
• Attend year group and subject meetings to facilitate discussion around learners.
• Involvement in whole school events and activities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A relevant degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent)
• Higher degree or recognised professional qualification in Special Education, Psychology or Social Work (preferred)
• Working knowledge of the PYP, MYP, IGCSE and IBDP curricular
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development
• Experience working with bilingual and multilingual learners and learners with diverse needs
• A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an international school environment

(preferred)
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.

Skills Required