Inclusion Teacher / Flourish Teacher / Inclusion Support Teacher

Job description / Role

Job Summary:

The Inclusion Teacher plays a crucial role in promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with diverse needs and abilities. They collaborate with classroom teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement strategies that meet the unique educational requirements of students with disabilities or learning differences. The Inclusion Teacher fosters an inclusive classroom culture, supports individual student growth, and ensures equal access to educational opportunities for all students.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with general education teachers, administrators and support staff to develop and implement inclusive practices that meet the needs of students with disabilities or learning differences.
- Plan and deliver individualized and differentiated Mathematics and English lessons to the students who attend flourish classes.
- Assess individual student needs and create individualized education plans (IEPs) or accommodation plans to address their unique learning requirements.
- Provide direct instruction and support to students with disabilities or learning differences within the general education classroom, adapting instructional strategies and materials as needed.
- Foster an inclusive classroom environment that promotes understanding, respect, and acceptance of students' diverse abilities and backgrounds.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to modify and differentiate curriculum content, instructional techniques, and assessment methods to ensure equitable access to learning for all students.
- Support students' social-emotional development by providing guidance, counseling, and fostering positive relationships within the inclusive classroom.

Requirements

- Collaborate with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders to create a strong partnership focused on meeting the unique needs of students with disabilities or learning differences.
- Utilize assistive technology and specialised instructional tools to enhance student's learning experiences and facilitate their participation in the general education curriculum.
- Monitor and document student progress, collect data, and provide regular feedback to students, parents, and Inclusion leads to inform instructional decision-making.
- Support and guide teachers to practise quality first teaching in order to implement the provision for all learners.
- Collaboratively work with all members of the department to enhance the quality of the inclusion department across the school.
Attend and actively participate in professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices in inclusive education and special education laws and regulations.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.