Speciallärare/ Case manager

About SIS
Stockholm International School is a truly international K-12 school located in the heart of the dynamic city of Stockholm. We are the first choice for the globally mobile diplomatic, business and research community in Sweden. Our students represent more than 60 countries and our diverse community is made up of over 80% international students and teaching staff. Our language of learning is English but our outlook is global.
About the position:
Case Management (Approx. 50%) / Special Education Learning Support Teacher (Approx. 50%)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans and implements Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s) in collaboration with classroom/subject teachers and the Learning Support Team
Assesses, documents and communicates individual student's progress to the relevant parties
Works as a team-member within the Learning Support Team and wider school staff and liaises with other relevant individuals such as counselor, parents and other specialists that are part of a multidisciplinary team
Provides professional development and classroom strategies to teachers that will improve the classroom performance and student achievement
Accepts, proposes and helps in the implementation of important changes for improvement in the Learning Support Team
Communicates with appropriate agencies or companies for students needing extra support, requests financial assistance and submits relevant documentation to these institutions
Initiates contact with external specialist agencies(such as BUP) and maintains communication regarding students in their care
Assesses the learning needs of students based on internal and external tests and diagnosis and has the experience in conducting these tests.
Assesses the requirements and collaborates with the Admission office, parents and respective program coordinators and Principals regarding placement of an incoming student that might be possibly needing learning support
Ensures clear communication and flow of information between the different interdisciplinary teams and the Dean of Students
Collaborates with the classroom teachers and subject teachers to set strategies, accommodations and targets for students that have been referred
Helps pupils to cope with and overcome problems that arise because of learning difficulties through mentoring, after-school help, push-in or pull-out assistance
Develops and fosters the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of students
Encourages students to develop self-confidence and independence, and to reach their potential
Adapts the IPC, MYP and DP programs and teaching methods to meet individual needs
Uses and shares effective resources and adaptive technology to diminish the effects of barriers to learning and to stimulate the learning process

Required Qualifications:
Degree in Special Education
Experience as a Learning Support Teacher
Self-motivation, creativity and enthusiasm
Experience in working with / awareness of local laws
Experience and flexibility working in an international school environment
Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills
A strong ability to establish good rapport with students and adults
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to view students with unconditional positive regard
Ability to show initiative and to work independently
Ability to administer assessments
Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)

At Stockholm International School we are committed to protecting children. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check as well as a mandatory police background check from the last year of employment in every country worked.
Contract
Temporary( maternity cover)
Starting: March 15th, 2021 (or earlier if available)
End date: May 30th, 2022
Application
Last day for applications March 5th, 2021 (the interview procedure can start earlier)
We only accept applications in English and from qualified teachers.
Please send your letter of interest and CV to application@intsch.se with the title ‘Case manager’