Come and join an amazing team of educators!
We are looking to expand our brilliant teaching team and we want you to discover how lovely it can be to work in a place which values and promotes:
Your experience.An innovative approach to learning.Joy. Our teachers are professional and internationally-minded, but we are all committed to having fun at work.Our school is based in Vicenza, 10 minutes walk from the historical city center made famous by the work of Andrea Palladio. It is a growing community which caters for a wide range of educational projects, from Early Years to Diploma Programme, constantly seeking to improve its already top class approaches.
H-FARM International School Vicenza (H-IS Vicenza) is an IB-certified school nestled in the historical city of Vicenza, in the plains behind Venice, close to the Dolomites and Lake Garda. Through the unique H-FARM learning approach and through collaboration with other organizations in the area, H-IS creates future-ready students.
"H-FARM International School is the ideal place to start building your future in Europe and beyond. Come and experience an international education experience that integrates innovation, cultivates creativity, and pushes you to dream bigger." (source: Newsweek )
Role Overview:
The SEN Support Collaborator will work closely with students who have identified special educational needs, providing tailored support to help them succeed academically and socially. This role involves working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other support staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs), adapt teaching methods, and ensure each student's needs are met.
Key Responsibilities: Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to provide personalized support based on their IEPs.Collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt lesson plans and teaching strategies to accommodate students' learning styles and needs.Conduct assessments and observations to track student progress, making adjustments to support plans as necessary.Facilitate communication between teachers, parents, and external specialists (if needed) to ensure holistic and effective support.Provide training and guidance to staff on best practices for inclusive education and managing SEN in the classroom.Stay updated with the latest practices in special education and the IB framework to continuously enhance support for SEN students.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).Relevant experience working with students with special educational needs in an educational setting, preferably within an IB or international school environment.Strong understanding of various SEN challenges (e.g., dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD) and the ability to tailor approaches to individual needs.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and patient approach to working with students.Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to foster a supportive and inclusive school environment. HOW TO APPLY Please send your application and include:
An introduction letter explaining why you are interested in this role (in English).Your current CV (in English).Contact details of 3 recent and relevant referees (eg: Line manager, School Principal). Please, note that incomplete applications will not be processed. Due to the high number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are still waiting to hear back from us within a month, please consider that your application has yet to be chosen for the next step of the selection process.
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