Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Position Type: Full-Time
About Us: The American International School of Lesotho (AISL) is a welcoming learning community serving students from preschool through grade 8 dedicated to nurturing each child’s path. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our team and support our diverse learners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student’s needs.
- Conduct special education testing to identify learning disabilities.
- Provide direct instruction and support to students with various learning disabilities and developmental challenges.
- Collaborate with homeroom teachers, parents, and support staff to create an inclusive classroom environment.
- Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Create a positive and engaging learning atmosphere that encourages student participation and growth.
- Advocate for students’ needs and coordinate additional support services as required.
- Collaborate with our current Learning Support teacher to create a strong Student Support Team and further develop our special needs program.
- Provide pull out targeted interventions and push in classroom support as needed.
- Gather, analyse, and monitor various forms of student data for teaching and learning purposes.
- Teach a content area in middle and high school (ELA)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (Master’s degree preferred). Dual certification to teach Middle and High School subjects are strongly desired and preferred.
- Valid special education teaching certificate
- At least 5 years experience working with students with special needs (both diagnosed and undiagnosed) in an educational setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators and support staff.
- Passion for fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Experience using some or all of the following assessment tools:
- Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
- DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills)
- AIMSweb
- Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC)
- Conners 3: Assesses behavioural, emotional, and academic problems in children.
- Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
- RTI (Response to Intervention) Data Collection Tools
- Evaluates students’ needs for assistive devices or technology to support learning.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
How to Apply: If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience to [email protected] by 04 November 2024.
Join us in creating a nurturing and inclusive educational experience at the American International of Lesotho.
