Job Details
Role Start Date
1 August 2024
Applications Close
31 May 2024
Min. Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Min. Experience
2 Years
Cover Letter
Required
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary School Learning Specialist to join our team at VIS. As a Learning Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the diverse learning needs of our students and fostering their social and academic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize expertise in understanding students' learning needs to provide targeted support and interventions.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop personalized learning plans for students.
- Design and implement instructional strategies to promote academic success and social-emotional development.
- Provide direct instruction and support to students in areas such as literacy, numeracy, executive functioning, and social skills.
- Conduct assessments and analyze data to inform instructional decision-making and track student progress.
- Facilitate workshops and professional development sessions for teachers on best practices for supporting diverse learners.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of students' learning needs and evidence-based interventions.
- Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, parents, and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with elementary school-aged students is preferred.
- Certification in Special Education or related fields is desirable.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students by supporting their individual learning journeys. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team as an Elementary School Learning Specialist!
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
190 days total
180 days instruction
Starting Salary Range
$32,614
Taxes
No local income tax
Savings Potential
40 - 75% of yearly salary
Accommodation
Fully-furnished school apartment buildings located 3km from the school. School bus provides transportation between home, school, and shopping.
Most flats are two or more bedrooms.
Flights/Transport
Round trip each year for faculty member and one dependent to home of record.
Utilities
All paid by the school
Furniture
New or gently used, modern furniture (from Ikea)
Moving Allowance
Shipping allowance = $1,500 for singles, $2,500 for couples.
Settling-in allowance = $1,000 for singles and $1,500 for couples upon arrival in Qatar
Dependent Opportunities
Tuition exemption for 1 child per teacher
Medical
Local coverage in Qatar is excellent and almost free once residency is attained.
Optional - Full coverage worldwide for Expat teachers (50% paid employee/50% paid school)
School pays 50% of premium, teacher pays 50%
Dental
Included in optional coverage above
Disability
Paid according to Qatari law
Full access
To career opportunities across the globe
- Ability to create a unique educator profile that holds your references and important documents, such as teaching qualifications, all in one location.
- Access to our entire database of 400+ international schools representing 100+ countries.
- 5,000+ teaching vacancies every recruitment season.
- Unlimited number of job applications.
- Custom alerts so you’re the first to hear when your preferred roles are posted.
- Access to virtual and in-person recruitment events with school leaders and recruiters.
Limited access
To career opportunities across the globe
- Ability to create a unique educator profile that holds your references and important documents, such as teaching qualifications, all in one location.
- Access to our entire database of schools to discover your next teaching role.
- Submission of three job applications.
When we had a teacher decide to take another job in mid-July, we were left with few options. Historically, it was a tough position to fill. Within 24 hours of posting the position on Schrole, we were able to offer a contract to a more-qualified educator.
Matthew R Merritt Secondary School Principal
KPIS International School