Elementary School Learning Support Teacher

SCHOOL / DEPT: Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services / Elementary School Principal

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec 31, 2025

INTERNAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: Oct 27, 2025

At ISB, We All Belong

ISB is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel they belong, are seen, valued, and heard. We embrace diversity as a source of strength and are enriched through our differences. We are committed to equitable treatment for all, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, background, identity, orientation, or ability.

We seek employees who are committed to cultivating a sense of belonging, ensuring that everyone at ISB feels safe, respected, and treated fairly.

Our Mission

We are an inspiring international community in Beijing where thinkers and leaders find their place in the world and serve others. So that learning is at its best, we build strong relationships and set high expectations together. We are committed to challenging and joyful learning with the freedom to explore.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The learning support teacher teaches students who have been identified with learning disabilities and/or learning challenges, using current and evidence-based practices. This position is highly collaborative, requiring co-planning, co-teaching, and co-assessing with classroom teachers as well as small group and individual intervention, ensuring the inclusion in and access to the grade level curriculum. The learning support teacher is also a leader of adult learning, increasing classroom teachers’ understanding of effective strategies for specific conditions and creating inclusive classroom cultures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with classroom teachers to co-plan, co-teach, co-assess, co-report and ensure accommodations and/or modifications are implemented with fidelity

Effectively teach and support learners using a variety of service delivery options (i.e. small group and individual instruction, co-teaching, consultation, etc.)

Progress monitor and report on students’ academic progress using recognized and purposeful assessment tools

Collaborate with classroom teachers in the development of differentiated / scaffolded unit and lesson planning, as well as plan effective instruction and assessment for learning support classes

Write professional and effective Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and progress reports that accurately reflect students’ learning profiles and guide individual programs

Teach students to self-advocate through exploration of individual strengths, challenges, and interests

Keep up-to-date on developments in the field of special education through professional reading and development opportunities

Actively participate in student team meetings and faculty meetings to support schoolwide growth and improvement

Effectively use technology to enhance student learning and access to the curriculum

Assist in the Admissions process by reading files and making program/support recommendations

Provide a supportive, safe, and challenging environment where students are comfortable to take risks, self-advocate, and feel motivated to learn to their potential

Lead adult learning by providing professional learning opportunities about disability awareness for parents and teachers

Recognize and celebrate the value of students’ home language and culture

Participate in parent/teacher/student conferences to the same extent, and more where needed, as classroom teachers

Participate in co-curricular activities and/or school section committees

Respect confidentiality of all information about students and their families

Perform any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in special education required, Master’s degree with emphasis in special education preferred

Current teaching credentials and minimum three years successful special education teaching experience; preferred experience in an inclusive international school setting

Expertise and knowledge in a variety of disability categories (i.e. Specific Learning Disabilities, language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, etc.)

An established knowledge of current special education interventions for students with high incident disabilities

Knowledge of and experience with MTSS, RTI, and PBIS preferred

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in English, both written and oral

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Proven and sustained growth mindset and asset-based approach to teaching and learning

Capacity to embrace and teach students and work with families from a variety of cultural and educational backgrounds

Dedication to the Vision, Mission and Core Values of ISB

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover Letter

CV

Teaching video link: Applicants are strongly encouraged to prepare a teaching video that showcases instructional abilities in their subject area. (Please note that if selected for an interview, we may request the video at a later stage.)

References: We require contact information for three confidential references, with at least two being supervisory references from your current or previous employment.