What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Learning Support Coordinator position at The Awty International School?
Primary Learning Support Coordinator
At Awty, we believe that students learn best, and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.
Position Overview
The Primary School Learning Support Coordinator works alongside all stakeholders in both the Early Learning Campus and Lower School to improve outcomes for students with additional learning and support needs. The Learning Support Coordinator leads the Student Review Team and works closely with the external providers, counselors, administration, homeroom teachers, and health staff to ensure all students are supported. The Learning Support Coordinator leads the coordination of student support plans by designing accommodations aligned to best practices and recommendations from external specialists. The position is responsible for improving the quality of learning outcomes for students by providing teaching and learning best practices within the framework of Awty’s mission, vision, core values, and learning principles. The ideal candidate is a passionate educator with a strong understanding of child development, special education, and effective teaching strategies.
The Primary School Learning Support Coordinator works alongside all stakeholders in both the Early Learning Campus and Lower School to improve outcomes for students with additional learning and support needs. The Learning Support Coordinator leads the Student Review Team and works closely with the external providers, counselors, administration, homeroom teachers, and health staff to ensure all students are supported. The Learning Support Coordinator leads the coordination of student support plans by designing accommodations aligned to best practices and recommendations from external specialists. The position is responsible for improving the quality of learning outcomes for students by providing teaching and learning best practices within the framework of Awty’s mission, vision, core values, and learning principles. The ideal candidate is a passionate educator with a strong understanding of child development, special education, and effective teaching strategies.
Minimum Requirements:
- BA or equivalent in Special Education, Elementary Education, or related field
- At least five years full-time teaching experience
- Native-speaker proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in special education (or related field)
- International and/or independent school experience
- International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) experience
- Certification in elementary education and/or related subject area
- Bilingual (or highly proficient) in French or Spanish
- Experience leading student review processes or support plan implementation across divisions
- Demonstrated digital proficiency in current tools and platforms (electronic gradebooks, Learning Management Systems, online learning platforms, digital portfolios, AI assisted technology, etc.)
- Possess excellent teaching skills and pedagogy
- Be well versed in current research and best practices in teaching and learning
- Demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, childhood social, emotional and intellectual development within an international school setting
- Be prepared to coach teachers in implementation of effective learning support strategies and accommodations
Expectations:
- Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to support assessment for learning of students with additional educational needs and to identify specific learning support needs
- Identify specific learning support needs through analysis of assessment, referring to classroom performance and assessment, informal assessments, screening and psychological assessments and recommendations
- Plan, implement, model, monitor and evaluate teaching practices for students with additional learning support needs
- Plan, implement, model, monitor and evaluate personalized adjustments for learning where required, with the classroom teacher, student, and parent/guardian
- Model exemplary practice when tailoring adjusted learning programs for students with
additional learning needs - Maintain documentation for each student receiving additional learning support including meeting notes and follow up communication with parents and staff
- Provide direct intervention support for students with additional learning needs through a range of strategies (including direct instruction, delivery of adjusted learning programs, assessment and monitoring of progress)
- Collect and analyze data to monitor student progress and program effectiveness
- Use data to inform decision-making and program improvement
- Provide professional specialist advice, support and mentoring to classroom teachers on: how best to cater for the diverse learning needs in their classrooms; and how to effectively work in partnership with families to maximize learning opportunities for students at school and at home
- Design and facilitate professional learning for classroom teachers to address current trends in necessary supports to ensure consistent implementation of interventions and supports
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in accordance with Awty’s administrative policies and divisional procedures
- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and concerns
- Build strong relationships with parents and involve them in their child's education
- Organize parent-teacher conferences and other opportunities for parent involvement
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education
- Attend and positively contribute to grade, faculty, division and all-school meetings as necessary
- Supervise students during lunch, recess, morning arrival and afternoon dismissal, and other non-instructional times
- Assist with school-wide initiatives and events
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Adhere to school policies and procedures
Submit your application through the school's website. All applicants should include a cover letter, current résumé and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor).
The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.
The position is a one-year renewable contract, with competitive salary and conditions. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
