Duties and Responsibilities

The Learning Support Teacher will work closely with classroom teachers and administration in identification of learning needs, appropriate program design, and service delivery. Service delivery includes the following models:

Classroom Teacher Support

• Guidance to classroom teachers on appropriate instructional strategies, behavior management, data collection, observation, and feedback

Inclusion 

• Direct special education instruction provided within the classroom through collaborative co-teaching
• Direct support for individual students through adaptations or modifications to curriculum and assessment
• Individualized or small group instruction to address academic or behavioral needs of students either within the classroom or outside for specific skill development 

Specialized Education Program 

• Direct intensive specialized instruction utilizing specialized strategies, techniques, and, when necessary, an alternative curriculum for individuals or small groups
• Specific skill training in remediating academic, social, emotional and behavioral skill deficits  

Qualifications and Experience 

Education and Training 

• Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) required
• Minimum requirement is post-graduate diploma in special education
• Master’s degree in special education strongly preferred 

Experience 

• Previous experience as a special education or learning resource teacher required
• 5 or more years of classroom teaching experience strongly preferred 

English Language Competency 

• Native proficiency in spoken and written English required 

Application of Current Pedagogy 

• Knowledge of current trends in educational research and development pertaining to special education
• Proven expertise in facilitating student-centered learning and assessment through inquiry, differentiated instruction and application of technology in teaching and learning 

Effective Date of Employment

The starting date for this appointment is 15 August 2019. Initial contracts are normally 2 years in duration.

Application Details

Interested parties please apply with full resume stating current and expected salary by clicking “Apply Now” or please refer to our employment webpage at www.caisbv.edu.hk. Applications including a cover letter, full resume, Teacher Application Form, Christian Faith Questionnaire, Certificate of Baptism, employment reference letters, teaching certification and university transcripts should be submitted in PDF format by email to Human Resources Department.

All personal data collected will be kept in strict confidence and would only be used for recruitment purpose.

Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) is a non-profit making school wholly owned by Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance, we invite applications from potential applicants to fill the following position: