Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Summary of the Role
Life-centered education (LCE) is a personalised model of instruction. It is not a self-contained program. Students spend most of their time in general education classrooms alongside their peers. Depending on their individual level of need, students may spend time in small groups or 1-to-1 to focus on modified grade-level content, foundational academic skills and independent living skills. Teachers, parents and the student will collaborate to create a Student Support Plan (SSP). The SSP outlines the studentʼs long-term and short-term goals as well as the services IST will provide to help the student meet those goals. The Teacher Assistant for the program supports a lead teacher in charge of a classroom. Teacher Assistants also reinforce lessons by tutoring individual students or small groups. Their duties include creating lesson plans, documenting progress, and overseeing lesson preparations.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience
• Experience: 4+ years of teaching experience
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education
• MYP/DP training/experience is desirable
Professional Competencies:
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form
• Sound decision-making, solutions-focused, knowledge of child protection and health and safety
• Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practice
Personal Attributes:
• Collaborative team player, empathetic listener
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Keenness to progress their knowledge and skills through taking additional responsibilities and opportunities for development;
• Flexibility, Creativity and Adaptability;
• Ability to exercise patience and understanding to students with different learning needs;
• A wholeheartedly committed to supporting student’s needs and those of the school’s wider community;

Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of a Teacher Assistant at the Secondary School will be:

Areas of Responsibility
Whenever necessary and at the discretion of the classroom teacher, the responsibilities of the Teacher Assistant will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Work with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
• Revise lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
• Ensure the classroom environment is safe and clean.
• Oversee students during non-classroom times, including in-between classes, lunch, and field excursions.
• Collaborate with lead teachers to recognise issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
• Document student progress and communicate with parents to keep them informed.
• Help lead teachers to create lesson plans.
• Comply with government and school regulations, as well as classroom agreements.
• Attend all professional development sessions and meetings.
• You may be required to serve as an advisor in homeroom classes.

Whenever necessary and at the discretion of the Secondary Vice Principal, the Teacher Assistant is accountable for:
• Attendance at staff meetings and parent evenings
• Supervision of students at break/after school in a safe and punctual manner

For the Teacher Assistant to meet these expectations, the Classroom Teacher is also held accountable for:
• Communicating clearly, openly and honestly with the Teacher Assistant
• Meeting with the Teacher Assistant at the start of the year to discuss responsibilities and expectations for the year
• Actively encouraging respectful interactions between the Teacher Assistant and all members of the community
• Meet regularly with the TA to discuss plans, overviews, and reflections on practice.

Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects as requested by the Vice Principal.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications and enquiries should be directed to facultyrecruitment@istafrica.com 


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