Ecolint welcomes all learners and addresses their educational and socio-emotional needs by developing autonomy, agency and self-advocacy through clearly defined programmes and support structures.
The Extended Support Programme is designed to meet the needs of students with moderate to severe learning difficulties who require more support to access learning than the mainstream classroom and learning support. Each ESP pupil has a place in a mainstream class while benefiting, individually or in very small groups, from teaching periods in the ESP departments. With a ratio of one teacher to two students, we are able to create personalised timetables that meet the needs of the students and take into account both their individual profile and the composition of the group formed by the other students on the programme. The teacher draws up individual learning plans and timetables for each student in collaboration with the main teacher. The teacher differentiates lessons and supports students' learning in the ordinary classroom and provides targeted lessons within the ESP programme according to each student's individual learning objectives.
 

Responsibilities:

• To ensure that the school provides the highest quality of support and inclusion for pupils within the ESP programme.
• Work closely with teachers, relevant staff and therapists to develop effective ways of overcoming barriers to learning through needs assessment, monitoring teaching and learning and setting up a progress recording system.
• Be responsible for creating, collaborating and implementing, with teachers, the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for early learners.
• Teach a differentiated curriculum and materials to students in the early learning programme.
• Guide a team of specialist assistants
• Ensure accurate and efficient administration and archiving of all ESP matters.
• Liaise closely with staff, parents, therapists and other external agencies to co-ordinate their contribution to the development of each learner.
• Plan ILP meetings, parent meetings, specialist meetings and team meetings.
• Promote understanding and respect for neurodiverse learners.
• Support and promote opportunities for inclusion for all learners in our school community.
• Raise awareness of students' needs and contribute to the professional development of staff.
• Contribute to the preparation of school reports and take part in annual meetings where appropriate.
   

Candidate requirements:

• University degree in special education, with appropriate teaching qualifications, or relevant university degree, appropriate teaching qualifications and/or Master's degree in special education.
• In-depth knowledge of learning disabilities: autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, etc.
• Experience in a similar role with primary school pupils with moderate to intensive learning needs, preferably in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
• Experience of writing individual learning plans
• CPD training and experience preferred
• English C1 minimum
• Fluency in French
• Effective team player, collaborator and communicator able to motivate and inspire confidence, advise and mediate.
• Excellent administrative and IT skills
• Confidence to make informed decisions and remain calm under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening skills; able to establish good relationships with parents, staff and students.
• Ability to show initiative and innovation whilst ensuring agreed procedures are followed.

Candidates are requested to apply online enclosing their CV, the contact details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer, and a covering letter for the attention of Ms Isla Gordon, Primary School Principal, International School of Geneva, Campus des Nations by 14 March 2024 quoting number 410 280.