About this role
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF DOHA
JOB DESCRIPTION
Field
Details
Position
MS Instructional Assistant for Language Arts
Department
MS
Reports
Principals
Interfaces With
Faculty, Staff, Students
Job Classification
Local Hire
Status
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Under the daily direction of the MS Administrative team, the Instructional Assistant will work either independently or in classrooms with individual or small groups of students who require support in Language Arts. In addition, the Instructional Assistant will serve as an Advisory Teacher, supporting students' social, emotional, and academic development through the school's advisory program. Professionalism, including willingness to continue learning about literacy instruction and advisory best practices, as well as confidentiality related to students, is expected. 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
- Follow Language Arts teachers' directions and lesson plans for individual and small group lessons.
- Assist in the preparation of learning activities that support students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking development.
- Provide targeted literacy support to students with varying learning needs.
- Communicate daily with Language Arts teachers regarding students' needs, skills, and progress.
- Serve as an Advisory teacher for a middle school advisory class, facilitating community-building, character development, and student well-being activities.
- Attend professional learning opportunities to enhance professional skills.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills
- Familiarity with Common Core English Language Arts Standards (grades 5–8).
- Ability to support students with reading comprehension, vocabulary development, grammar, and writing skills.
- Knowledge of advisory best practices to foster student well-being, belonging, and character growth.
- Ability to work with children with learning challenges in professional, positive, and effective ways.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing electronically (via computer/laptop) information regarding students.
- Has behavior management skills in working with middle school students.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in English or a related field is
- Two plus years of experience working with middle school students.
- Computer literate for Mac and PC.
- Proficient in the English Language (reading/writing/speaking).
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Demonstrated excellent level of organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and safeguard confidential information.
- Experience in a similar international and/or regional environment is an advantage.
Required Documents
- Valid Work Permit
- Employee background check
- Authenticated degree
- Sign the Child Protection and Professional Conduct Hiring Checklist
Desirable skills
- Prior working experience in an education environment
- Read, write, and speak Arabic
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
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