Job Posting: Inclusion Teacher (Special Needs)

Introduction

JAIS teachers are dedicated to student success, attentive to the physical and emotional well-being of their students, passionate about student learning and excited by the prospect of working within a dynamic, diverse community.

Classroom practices emphasize active, team-oriented learning; team-building activities; the application of technology to authentic learning experiences; differentiated instruction and student achievement.

JAIS

Established under the auspices of the American Embassy in 2001, the Jerusalem American International school is a branch of The Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel (WBAIS). It is a MSA accredited, fully independent, co-educational Pre-K - 9 international school offering an American program in an international setting.

JAIS is situated in a residential area of Jerusalem in the Goldstien youth village. We have renovated classrooms and a new yard as well as having access to communal facilities such as the swimming pool and gym.

JAIS is a small and warm school where every student is included, valued and set up to thrive.

Recruitment begins as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Reports to: Head of School

Job Capacity: 100%

Start Date: Estimated start would be August 12, 2022

The Successful Candidate will be:

- Fluent English

- Have a Degree

- Have a Valid Special Needs Teacher Qualification

- Experience in developing, teaching and reviewing IEPs

- Experience in assessing student individual needs, implementing and monitoring programs.

- Experience in partnering with all the faculty, cascading good practice and need to know information to address student needs.





● Demonstrated successful experience in teaching different types of learners.

● Ability to teach and differentiate to learners across K to grade 8, sometimes in mixed-age,

ability or interest groupings.

- Experience with English language Learners and a knowledge of the interplay of Learning needs and language acquisition

General expectations

● Implement the school's mission statement.

● Effectively model and encourage the celebration of diversity and promote all the attributes of the JAIS Profile of a Learner.

● Model technology integration as appropriate to enhance instruction.

● Promote a positive relationship with others, sharing ideas, materials, experiences and expertise.

● Participate in peer coaching and other instructional improvement programs.

● Demonstrate a commitment to professional development both during the school year and during off school months as needed.

● Support school-wide projects such as staff development, and community efforts and events.

Candidates will be at an advantage for this position if they can:

- Offer flexibility in contributing over different, subjects and age groups.

- Are prepared to do any required training to increase their ability to teach in new areas

- Are qualified, experienced and able to take on coordination of the Inclusion Department.

Application Process: JAIS reserves the option to invite selected candidates to interviews and should a suitable candidate be found, to hire and close the search.

Contact Information

Apply: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 02-679-9611

Address: 24 Shai Agnon, Jerusalem

There is no visa with this position. Applicants need to have the legal ability to work in Jerusalem.

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