SEN/EAL Teacher (Elementary 6-12)

Job Description

Special educational needs (SEN)/English as an additional language (EAL) teacher provide individual support to pupils with learning difficulties and/or pupils whose first language is not English which prevent them from benefiting from the standard system of education. SEN education helps pupils with specific learning difficulties such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia or Dysgraphia. SEN/EAL teachers are responsible for teaching pupils within the class or in a separate class; planning and carrying out lessons and various activities to help engage the students. SEN/EAL teachers must work with an emphasis on meeting the particular needs of their pupils and use a variety of alternative teaching methods to aid the learning process. The teacher must be flexible and highly resourceful. They must learn to alter their teaching style depending on a range of factors, including the age of the pupils, the pupils’ educational placement and individual learning needs.

Qualification

To qualify as a SEN/EAL Teacher in IMS, you’ll need to achieve a Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent SEN qualification or EAL/TESOL Certificate and 2+ years teaching experience within a recognized educational organization experience.

Responsibilities

As an SEN/EAL teacher, you’ll need to

1. Deliver effective sessions for either individuals or small groups of pupils within, or outside the class
2. Develop Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) for pupils
3. Prepare lessons and specific teaching materials
4. Develop and adapt conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils
5. Collaborate with the classroom teachers and the Learning Support teachers to define appropriate activities for the pupils in relation to the curriculum
6. Liaise with parents, external agencies and a range of other professionals, such as speech and language therapists and educational psychologists
7. Provide a clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents/caregivers
8. Carry out administrative tasks, including updating and maintaining records of pupils’ progress

Skills

You’ll need to

1. Communicate with the teaching teams in order to be proactive
2. Build good relationships with pupils and their families
3. Show initiative and problem-solving skills
4. Use observant and responsive approach
5. Responsible for tracking data related to specific ILP goals
6. Be flexible – it’s important to be able to respond to the needs of the pupils and adapt or change plans accordingly
7. Be patience, understanding and empathy with pupils and parents
8. Have a good sense of humour

Other duties

1. Demonstrate rapport with, respect for, and kindness toward the students.
2. Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student in the school.
3. Prepare a safe and inclusive environment that caters for the physical, social and mental wellbeing of students within your care.
4. Attend staff meetings with other teachers to discuss classroom issues and opportunities.  Support Administration staff in planning special meetings as needed.
5. Support and/or lead whole school events such as Sports Day, Winter Performance, School Camp, Talent Show, Sports Tournaments, Open Day etc.
6. Willingness to support whole school programmes/initiatives outside direct area of expertise such as Student Council, Junior CAS etc.
7. Interact and communicate, with the support of the Principal and School Managers, with the PTA in support of PTA events which benefit the children directly or indirectly.
8. Run Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs) for students to attend after regular school hours, when required.