Learning Support Teacher

Overview

• A learning support teacher (LST) is a professional who works with students who require additional support in their academic and personal development.
• The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people ( child protection ).
• Provide targeted support for students requiring additional academic assistance.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop, implement, and monitor Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) or Student Support Plans.
• Assess student learning needs and design appropriate intervention strategies.
• Support inclusive classroom instruction through co-planning and co-teaching.
• Use a range of evidence-based instructional strategies and resources to engage learners.
• Monitor, document, and evaluate student progress using relevant data to inform instruction and intervention.
• Administer and support annual standardized testing processes, including data collation and analysis.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Contribute to professional learning by supporting colleagues in best practices for inclusive education.
• In collaboration with the school counselor, provide basic social-emotional support to students as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal or Principal.