The Extended Services Program (ESP) Teacher will be responsible for managing the modified curriculum and personalized pathways for students with intellectual and developmental needs. They will work collaboratively with the rest of the Student Support Services Team and General Educators faculty to design pathways that maximize opportunities for students to participate with their general education peers and to be valued members of the AES community. This will include transition planning as a key aspect of helping students to be prepared for post-secondary life.

Attributes, Qualifications and Experience

-Minimum Master’s degree in Special Education or equivalent preferred

-Certification in Special Education with emphasis in one or more areas: Learning Disabilities, Speech-Language, Self Contained special education or other disability 
area

-Minimum five years of experience working with students with special needs

-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.

-Experience working as a collaborative member of the Student Support Team (SST)

-Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and collaborative skills

-Strong organizational and computer literacy skills

-Knowledge of relevant technology, including the use of technology to individualize instruction

-A clear commitment to Child Protection, safety, service learning and environmental stewardship

Application Process:-

Candidates must send their applications to Director of Student Support Services Heidi Laws at hlaws@aes.ac.in and CC: Human Resource Head, Alfons Madoc, at amadoc@aes.ac.in and attach a cover letter, educational philosophy, resume and a list of at least three references with contact details in one PDF document, no later than September 30, 2024. AES reserves the right to name successful candidates before the deadline should the right candidate be found. Referees should include your current supervisor and may include one administrative colleague. Open letters of reference from supervisors or Board members are welcome and should be included in the single PDF, but they will not substitute for referee contact information.

About American Embassy School

The American Embassy School (AES) is a not-for-profit, independent international school located in the heart of New Delhi’s diplomatic community on a 12-acre campus. Since 1952, AES has served Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students from the US and other nations (currently 69 nationalities) with an enrolment of over 1100 students. We provide an exceptional American education with an international perspective.The school curricular programs are vertically aligned and articulated, standard-based, and rooted in current educational research. They are American and internationally based and include the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), American Education Reaches Out (AERO), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and other subject-specific standards.We embrace the rich history and culture of our host country, India. Students and their needs as learners are the focus of our strong educational program. We provide a challenging yet supportive learning environment that is differentiated to meet the needs of all. The school’s motto, “Enter to Learn. Leave to Serve.” reflects the deep commitment to encouraging and supporting student-driven voluntary service. We seek teachers who... are creative and who hold high standards for themselves and their students. Our faculty put in exceptional effort to make us an outstanding school - while still finding ways to lead balanced, healthy lives. In terms of instruction, we believe in promoting differentiation, creativity/risk-taking, and problem-solving. Our ideal teacher/counselor would be known for his or her excellent combination of high standards, hard work and caring spirit. We are looking for people who help build a sense of community via their experience and personalities. In addition, strong technology skills are expected and frequently utilized.AES is accepting applications for the SY24-25. Apply online : careers.aes.ac.in

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