PRETORIA LEARNER SPECIFIC PATHWAY AND LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHING PARTNER

CAMPUS: Pretoria Campus | SUPERVISOR: Pretoria Campus Principal | START DATE: 01 August 2025 |
POSTING DATE: 29 July 2025 | CLOSING DATE: 08 August 2025
Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World. At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (Resilience, Mindful, Thinker, Globally Connected, Curious, Contributor) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Learner Specific Pathway (LSP) is a new service being implemented at AISJ to serve students with cognitive and developmental disabilities who require modified and individualized curriculum. Students receive this service and one to one on their unique curriculum. The LSP teaching partner works under the direction and support of the Principal, Director of Student Support Services and Learner Specific Pathway teachers to provide flexible support to students enrolled in the Learner Specific Pathway (LSP) service. They establish an effective rapport with students and other staff members. They collaborate regularly with the other members of the team and class teachers to provide scaffolds and strategies to support students in managing their learning challenges in the general education setting. They also provide direct support to students in the LSP classroom.
Working in LSP will be 50% of the position. The other 50% of the position will be supporting our students receiving Learning Support or English Language Support. This would include supporting students in the general education classroom and/or in small groups outside the mainstream classroom under the direction of the Student Support Teachers. The teaching partner should be familiar with all school procedures and the school’s mission and vision in order to be a contributing member of our learning community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching degree and experience, preferably in Special Education

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Exhibits patience and understanding when dealing with students
• Ability to work independently and be proactive in addressing observed needs
• Willing to learn and grow under the instruction of the Learner Specific Pathway teacher
• Able to treat and speak to students with respect
• Teaching experience in a school setting
• Competent computer skills
• Exceptional command of written and spoken English
• Interest in helping students learn and apply strategies to manage their learning challenges

• Provide in-class support to identified students.
• Collaborate with the Johannesburg Elementary School Student Support Services Team.
• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the LSP or Support Services Teacher
• Support students with emotional or behavioral differences and help develop self-regulation and social skills.
• Exhibit flexibility in dealing with day-to-day situations typical of a learning support program.
• Support and assist students individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Communicate with other educators proactively and consistently.
• Keep consistent notes regarding student performance and maintain anecdotal notes on individual students regarding their progress and challenges.
• Give consistent feedback to students and teachers as required.
• Prepare teaching materials under the guidance of the LSP and Support teacher as needed.
• Attend team meetings and professional development as necessary.
• Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Principal.
• Assist with after school activities.
• Adhere to supervision duties as assigned by the Elementary School administration.