学生支持组长

该职位来源于猎聘 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Emotional counselling support for students, their families and staff.
• Advice and strategies for use by students, their families and staff in and out of the classroom.
• Provide social skills training to teachers and students.
• Review new student records for additional learning needs concerns.
• Provide in-class and/or withdrawal support for referred student(s) with additional needs.
• Provide curriculum development support for staff to support students who require tier 2 intervention.
• Assist with modification of classroom accommodations where appropriate.
• Provide and/or facilitate examination assistance for students with exam access arrangements.
• Develop whole staff learning support professional development programmes, using external resources if required.
• Administer informal screening and assessments for identifying learning needs.
• Liaise with parents on behalf of teachers about academic progress.
• Provide learning strategies and available learning resources for students.
• Perform classroom observation when required to identify and observe students with additional needs.
• Assist parents better understand their child’s experience, development, and resolve any concerns.
• Devise IEPs, implement and/or facilitate support for students at tier 3 level.
• Initiate contacts with individual parents to understand more about the development of the students and the expectations of parents.
• Coordinate parenting programmes to provide assistance and practical parenting information, advice and support for parents.
• Maintain manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing required information and /or documentation.
• Participate in workshops, meetings, community events, etc. for the purpose of receiving and/or presenting information.
• Provide support for parent/teacher conferences if appropriate.
• Maintain all equipment within the counselling room to a high standard.
• Provide leadership of the counselling team.
• Participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance and primary & secondary counsellors as appropriate.
• Support counselling services across the school where required.
• Support the identification of vulnerable pupils i.e. those at risk of, or showing signs of, mental illness and poor mental health.
• Ensure psychological health curriculum requested by the government - delivering or facilitating necessary lectures and speeches.
• Gain knowledge of the local welfare services and work with clear links to pupils’ mental health services to refer pupils to services where it is appropriate.
• Establishing and maintaining relevant policies and regulations of the consultation room.
• Attending meetings and carrying out other assigned work by senior leaders.
• Lead the team to prepare resources in the event of a government inspection.
• Maintain close links with the Medical Centre staff and with them continue to further enhance the quality of healthcare at the school.
• Oversee the school approach towards mental health including how it is reflected in the design of behaviour policies, curriculum and pastoral support.
• Directly line manage primary and secondary counsellors
• Provide liaison with external healthcare providers as needed to support the specific needs of students requiring intensive support
• Provide liaison with external healthcare providers to further enhance staff knowledge, expertise and responsiveness to student’s learning needs
• Diagnose, target, prioritise and monitor interventions for students with special educational needs
• Arrange for and ensure appropriate intervention intensity for students with special education needs
• Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies
• Be responsible for progress and attainment of children identified as having a SEND need 40. to support the identification of vulnerable pupils i.e. those at risk of, or showing signs of, mental illness and poor mental health 41. to identify students with special education needs and who require intensive support 42. to facilitate communication to promote proactive mental health strategies for parents, students and staff
• to be responsible of IEP for tier 3 students JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualification

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Major

Relevant credentials in Counselling, Special Education or related education field.

• Language: Chinese or English.

Must be fluent in English, minimum CET-6.

• Qualification certificate or experience related to psychology and/or special education

Experience

• Working Experience A minimum of 2-years teaching experience in a school setting Expertise
• Working with individuals with special needs or behavioural challenges in a school setting.
• Genuine passion and demonstrated commitment in special educational needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook and commitment in teamwork.
• Familiar with Office software.

Preferred Aptitudes

• International and/or bilingual school working experience is preferred
• Cross-cultural working experience is preferred.
• Demonstrating practice that represents the five core values of Wellington at all times (courage, integrity, kindness, respect and responsibility).
• Strong passion for the education industry.
• Warm, helpful personality.
• Strong mind-set for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations.