About this role
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF DOHA JOB DESCRIPTION Position: ES Instructional Assistant Division: Upper and Lower Elementary Schools Reports: UES and LES Principals Interfaces With: Upper/Lower Elementary School Students, Teachers, Staff, Parents, Divisional Office Job Classification: Local Hire _______________­­­­­­­_________________________________________________________­­­­­­­ Position Summary: Under the daily direction of Teachers, the Instructional Assistant will work either independently in homeroom classrooms or in the support services classrooms with individual or small groups of students. The incumbent will prioritize, promote and safeguard the welfare of all ASD students and show commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide individual and small group lessons under the supervision of the homeroom teachers and support services teachers
• Attend weekly meetings with support services teachers for instructional preparation and to discuss students' learning needs
• Be part of teams to find solutions/strategies to create successful environments for students when needed
• Attend regular professional learning opportunities to enhance his/her own learning
• Assist in preparing lessons and learning activities to assist students reach their learning goals
• Communicate regularly with Learning Support, EAL, and homeroom teachers in regards to student's needs, scheduling, and plans
• Prioritize, promote and safeguard the welfare of all ASD students.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:
• High school diploma and/or the equivalent and (2) years relevant experience
• Previous experience in an educational setting.
• Computer literate for both Mac and PC
• Fluency in the English Language (reading/writing/speaking)
• Ability to work as a team player
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and safeguard confidential information
• Ability to work with children requiring additional support in professional, positive and effective ways
Required Documents:
• Ability to obtain a valid work permit
• Ability to obtain a police clearance from country of origin
Desirable skills:
• Bachelor's degree in education
Working Conditions & Physical Demands: Work typically takes place in a normal office environment requiring:
• Sitting
• Operating a PC and other office equipment
• Travel between office locations may be required