Student Support Teacher, SSD

Position Objective

The Student Support Department (SSD) is looking for a qualified Student Support Teacher (SST) with previous experience in providing individualized student support to join our team of multidisciplinary professionals. This position involves providing individualized intervention (Tier 3) in order to increase students level of academic engagement and social functioning.

Responsibilities

The job holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person's for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhered to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, they must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head or indeed to the Cognita Regional Safeguarding Manager so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third party services.

Implement effective Tier 3 level behavioral and academic supports

• Establishes positive, safe, and trusting relationships with students of all ages, their families and teachers
• Provides intervention directly to students through explicit instruction and guided practice in order to foster independent school functioning throughout the school day

Regularly assesses students level of independent functioning within the school environment

• Collects progress monitoring data to help modify intervention and report progress to support team
• Implements feedback and input from Behavioral Support Teachers and additional service providers

Communicates effectively with classroom teachers, parents and internal services providers

• Establishes and maintains ongoing professional collaboration with on-campus service providers in order to maximize student impact on academic engagement and social functioning
• Maintains appropriate communication with classroom teacher and assistants in order to work successfully within the general classroom environment

Position Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with children who display academic and/or behavioral challenges
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and professional collaboration skills
• Must demonstrate flexibility, strong work habits, and a positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and excellent command of the English language
• Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology
• Strong references and attendance record

Qualifications

• Prior experience working as an individualized interventionist with students of all ages
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with children who have identified behavioral and academic difficulties
• Teaching Certification from an accredited educational institution preferred
• Knowledge and/or experience providing behavioral support within an RtI Model

Contacts

• Other Stamford Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff
• Parents and Students

Working Conditions

• School Environment
• Working hours 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, plus occasional staff meetings and trainings
• School holidays are paid and free except staff days and training days (please refer to the website to see the school calendar with school holiday dates)

Terms of Employment

• Medical Benefits: Medical insurance provided where applicable
• Sick Leave/Hosp: 60 days hospitalization leave including 14 days sick leave
• Probation Period: 3 months from date of commencement
• Referee request: Required
• Background Check: Required

Stamford American International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment background checks are mandatory and appointments are strictly subject to confirmation that all reference and background checks are completed to the satisfaction of Cognita, Stamford's parent organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and disallow discrimination of age, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics or disability. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.