Learning Support Specialist

You Have the Power to Impact Lives:

We are in search of a certified Learning Support Specialist who has experience working with students who have mild learning differences. This position can be part-time or full-time based on your preferences, and fluency in English is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities for Learning Support Team Members:
- Collaborate with students, including those with diagnosed mild learning differences and gifted learners, to create tailored learning plans that address their individual needs and objectives. Approximately 15-20% of our student population has learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia/dysgraphia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Relay learning plans and annual reports to both teachers and parents.
- Provide support in classrooms, in small group settings during afternoons, or through one-on-one interactions as necessary.
- Assist in training teachers on effective strategies for supporting students with learning differences in the classroom (adaptive teaching).
- Partner with other members of the Student Support Team to keep records and coordinate support services.

What We Require:
- A degree or certification in a relevant field related to learning support or special education.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with students who have mild to moderate learning differences, particularly ADHD, dyslexia, and ASD.
- Exceptional professionalism and communication skills in fluent English.

What Sets You Apart:
- A strong passion for progressive education.
- An asset-based approach to student support.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with the Student Support Team and teaching staff.
- A readiness to conduct professional learning sessions for staff regarding common accommodations and modifications.
- An interest in staying current with educational research and practices.

What We Offer:
- The opportunity to work alongside dedicated educators in a values-driven environment.
- A cohesive Student Support Team.
- Open-minded and supportive school leadership.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A well-established funding model.
- Access to employer-supported childcare.
- Enrollment opportunities for your high school-aged children in our school.
- Relocation assistance, accident insurance, and employer contributions to the Swiss retirement fund.
- A unique campus experience in a village-like setting in the stunning Swiss Alps, situated within a large ski resort.

If you are a trained, innovative, and sustainable individual with a sense of humor and calm demeanor, and you thrive in a team environment, we look forward to hearing from you.