The position is a full time role to cover a 9 months maternity leave (from April 2026 until December 2026).The Learning Support Teacher provides 'push in' and 'pull out' support to students who have identified LS needs. The LS teacher works as both part of the Learning Support and Grade Level Teams and is supported and led by the Principal.
This job description incorporates the function of the Upper Primary Teacher job description.
Areas of Responsibility
Teaching Duties
Teach small pullout classes for LS students; individualise lessons according to SSP goals
Teach students self-advocacy skills and involve them in the SSP process
Provide in-class support to specific content lessons
Support content teacher with lesson accommodations; scaffold lessons as necessary to support all caseload students
Support other non-SSP students in classes as appropriate and as necessary MAP
Administer departmental assessments and use data to monitor progress
Write SSPs for designated grade level and conduct associated meetings; create SSPs that result in maximum educational benefit.
Use data from multiple sources to identify need; allow needs to drive goals and service recommendations
Inform & collaborate with teachers about SSP needs; ensure goals are being addressed
Be aware of any discipline/attendance issues
Be informed of health issues and address as needed in SSP
Be the central point of contact for parents, student and staff for assigned students within the grade level
Review grade level SSPs during the spring semester
Suggest appropriate class placement to Grade Level Team during transition planning
Ensure that accommodations are met for students on an SSP
Collaboration and planning with teachers within the grade level and specialists and other LS teacher as needed
Proctor and provide accommodations and modifications support to students taking the MAP and internal ISZL exams throughout the school year
Provide testing concession support to classroom teachers for students needing extended testing time, using a laptop, requiring a scribe, etc.
Communicate student progress regularly with parents, parents teacher conferences, SSPs, end of year report, emails, phone calls, or meetings as appropriate.
Administrative Duties
Maintain student digital file information of meeting minutes, SSPs, reports, observations and relevant email communication
Track Educational Psychological report dates; inform APs as updates are needed
Observe referred grade level students
Attend and participate proactively in weekly department meetings
Supporting grade level teachers with collating ISR information information
Attend ISR and GLSR meetings if requested
Attend grade level meetings and meetings with teachers whose classes are supported
Respond to email in a timely manner
Create schedule and provide with most recent version on google calendar
Adhere to all agreed upon timelines
Other
Attend trainings for specific interventions; feedback to department
Make recommendations for support materials and resources
Confer with APs if or when concerns arise.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
The candidate should hold a recognised teaching qualification or certification
Candidates with knowledge of the PYP curriculum framework and experience teaching within a pedagogy of inquiry-based learning, are preferred
Candidates must have a Swiss or EU passport/valid Swiss work permit (or be approved for a Swiss work visa)
Compensation
Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and is very competitive globally.
What we offer
Paid insurance benefits (accident insurance + long-term sickness)
Generous pension fund contributions
Social events
A modern, dynamic and collaborative work environment
Guiding Statements
Professional Standards
Teaching Standards
Learning Principles
Inclusion Policy
Visit the Employment section of ISZL's website for more information
ISZL is an equal opportunity employer.
As such, ISZL agrees to support, respect, and seek inclusion with regard to the safety and care of all community members, including potential members looking to join our school. This includes but is not limited to: age; disabilities; ethnicity; gender; gender expression; gender identity; health needs; languages spoken; marital status; mental health; national origin; political affiliation; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation, and any additional characteristic protected under Swiss law.
ISZL endeavours to understand and protect the civil and human rights of all individuals, striving to maintain a high level of multicultural awareness and knowledge about all applicable laws and statutes related to non-discrimination and inclusion.
Child Protection
ISZL is committed to the use of the International Task Force on Child Protection screening and assessment practices for schools for all hiring processes. ISZL takes very seriously its responsibility for safeguarding our students against abuse and neglect. All staff and other adults associated with ISZL are expected to this commitment and to immediately report any concerns regarding a student's safety or wellbeing.
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