Secondary Learning Support Assistant (French Speaker) at SISD
Education Listed On: 2 October 2023 Expires On: 2 November 2023
Dubai
The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) has a vacancy open for a Secondary Learning Support Assistant (French Speaker).
About SISD The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world. Founded in 2015, our school currently welcomes more than 2000 students of more than 90 different nationalities on its cutting-edge campus, in the centre of Dubai. From Pre-KG to Grade 12, SISD follows the full continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in three streams focusing on personalised learning and the development of 21st century skills. Students choose between the English with additional languages/STEAM stream or the bilingual English-French/German streams. We pride ourselves on being a fully accredited IB Continuum World School, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Careers Programme (IB CP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP). Our personalised international curriculum offers an engaging learning experience, the challenge of developing a real understanding of cultural diversity and the support of a thriving international community. Our state of the art, eco-friendly campus adjacent to Dubai creek, ensures that we can offer a wide range of sporting and after school activities tailored to the personal needs and preferences of every student. Job Title: Secondary Learning Support Assistant (French Speaker) Department: Secondary Start Date: 2 January 2024 Reports to: Secondary Bilingualism Coordinator Job Scope: The Secondary Language Support Assistant at SISD is expected to support the French Teachers in ensuring high quality education for all students in their specialist area and to help to improve the quality of learning and standards of achievement. In that, the Secondary Language Support Assistant works with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance, and mainly direct supervision of the classroom teacher. He/She should conduct themselves in an appropriately professional manner at all times to support and foster the aims and ethos of SISD. Main Duties and Responsibilities This not an exhaustive list of duties/responsibilities. The responsibilities outlined may be modified by the Head of Secondary, upon mutual agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the role: Language of instruction will be French. Subject/pedagogy:
Sound understanding of the language and literature and language acquisition curriculum and external examinations
Knowledge of key characteristics of quality teaching and learning
Ability to promote inquiry in teaching and learning in MYP
Policy and Strategic implementation:
Contributing towards subject development plans and practices having regard to KHDA, IB, CIS and other current regulatory body requirements
Assisting the planning process for the secondary level having regards to units and assessments
Consulting and advising with the French Teachers
Leading language support lessons and assisting the planning of lessons and Resources
Working with individuals or small groups of pupils in or outside of the classroom, mainly under the direct supervision of teaching staff, while taking account of the student/s special needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment, and materials/resources
Supporting pupils to understand instructions and independent learning
Knowing the targets and strategies for support students as determined by individual support plans/student information sheets and tracking data
Supporting the teacher in behavior management and keeping pupils on task
Supporting pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
Helping promote independent learning
Helping reinforce learning
Helping students engage in the lesson, to keep them on task and to build their motivation
Keeping a record of the learning objectives and homework task for each lesson
Helping students record work/homework in their organiser
Preparing the learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils\xe2\x80\x99 work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment
Review and evaluation:
Participating in evaluation in the subject area for Building Quality Curriculum and internal unit plan review for MYP language and literature
Assisting in implementing subject development plans including responses to IB exam results
Involvement in preparation of Self-Evaluation document (SEF) for Language and Literature
Collaborating with the relevant colleagues in support of the development of the Swiss Baccalaureate
Resource Management: Assisting in identification of French language and curriculum needs Assessment: Assisting in advising and devising appropriate forms of MYP/DP criterion- related assessment in conjunction with French teachers within the subject group(s) identified Communication:
Information flow with Pedagogical Leadership Team
Consultation with Pedagogical Leadership Team on matters of practice
Supporting the French Teachers in communication with parents, teachers, and students by demonstrating a cordial and informative relationships with parents
Motivating colleagues in subject specialism and \xe2\x80\x98looking for learning\xe2\x80\x99 policy in peer observations
Assisting/leading professional development initiatives, workshops, observations, consultations, subject-related events (field trips, world book day, Literacy week etc.)
Sharing good practice
Helping foster good relationships across the school
Attending and active participation in departmental meetings and other specified meetings in support of the department such as Inclusion meetings and Curriculum meetings
Being proactive in matters relating to health and safety and safeguarding
Language Support Assistants in this role may also undertake some or all the following:
Recording basic pupil data
Assisting with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities
Assisting with escorting pupils on educational visits
Supporting pupils in using basic ICT
Invigilating examinations and tests
To understand that this role requires some flexibility of working
Key Relationships Internal: Students, Learning Support Assistants, Teachers, Grade Learning Coordinators, Subject Coordinators, IB Program Coordinator, Head of Dept, Head of Secondary, Deputy Heads of Secondary, Principal and Deputy Head of Whole School (Teaching & Learning) External: Parents, KHDA, IB, Position Requirements Education: Educated to High School level. Experience: Previous Learning Support or Teacher Assistance experience in an international school setting (desirable). Competencies:
A fluent first language French speaker
A positive, flexible, \xe2\x80\x98can do\xe2\x80\x99 work ethic.
A genuine love for education and a desire to instil this in students.
A commitment to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning
Exceptional communication skills
Strong collaboration skills to foster partnerships with teachers, students, and parents
A clear personal philosophy on education and how this informs practice.
A genuine interest in progressive, inclusive student-centred approaches to pedagogy.
An interest in social enterprise, charity, and service learning, and how these can be embedded formally into the curriculum.
A desire to be involved in the life of the school beyond the classroom and an understanding of the importance of this to student learning
Excellent standards of personal presentation.
Enjoyment of working in a positive, collaborative team environment with the values of honesty, integrity, and mutual support at the core.
An enthusiasm for engaging with diverse cultures tempered only with high levels of patience and adaptability
Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills.
Salary & Benefits: Competitive remuneration and benefits Contract: Fixed Term contract Application Candidates are requested to submit ALL of the following documents:
Cover letter of one page, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in this position
Current CV not to exceed two pages
3 professional references with current contact details (position, phone number and e-mail address) not older than 5 years. One must be your current or last Line Manager
Please send your application through the submission form below. Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only contact those applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all our employees and in which our students can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our employees and students. All employees are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/home country and any other country of residence.
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