SEN Teacher (American School: Learning Specialist)

The Lower School/Middle School Learning Specialist is responsible for supporting students in the School's Specific Learning Differences (SLD) program. The goal of the program is to provide targeted intervention, direct instruction in learning strategies and build independence in students with diagnosed learning differences.

Summary of Duties:

• Serve as the case manager for each SLD student in the grade level(s)
• Provide targeted interventions and specific learning strategies, individualized for each student's learning profile
• Conduct informal assessments and help each student understand and articulate their learning style and needs
• Coordinate and proctor tests and exams for SLD students with special test accommodations
• Meet regularly with grade-level team and provide general academic support and testing services for the students in that grade
• Collaborate with families, teachers and students to develop and share an Annual Individualized Education Plan (AIEP) explaining specific academic goals and objectives for the academic year; update AIEP in light of new test findings and arrange AIEP meetings
• Communicate regularly with parents about progress and write report cards
• Facilitate additional individual support services as needed, such as counselling, tutoring, et cetera
• Share information regarding casework with the K-12 student support services team
• Present information and provide training and education about SLD issues and the SLD program to faculty and families
• Assume responsibility for professional development; keep abreast of current research and attending professional workshops and training
• Participate in meetings as required, including committees and sub-committees.
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Principal

Selection criteria

Essential qualifications/experience:

• Postgraduate training that includes the study of SLD, child/adolescent psychology and/or special education
• Substantive experience as a Learning Specialist in a similar setting working with students aged 8-11 with mild to moderate Specific Learning Differences
• An ability to provide strategy support in all levels of English, Social Studies, Math and Science
• Significant recent professional development
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding collaborative skills and a desire to work in a team-focused environment
• Training and experience in cultural competency initiatives to support diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom, department and workplace
• A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• Teaching experience in an international environment

This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.

The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

ASL is dedicated to fostering courageous global citizenship in a diverse and inclusive school environment. In our international community, we aspire for the cultures and backgrounds of our employees to mirror those of our families and student body, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse life experiences, perspectives and skills. Educators with knowledge of global education and prospective applicants for any position who are committed to diversity and inclusion are particularly welcome to apply. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, maternity or parental status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law. Read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement here .