Learning Support Teacher
Learning Support Teacher
Position Description
| Location | Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia |
| School / Site | ISG Dammam |
| Division / Department | High School |
| Position Type | Teacher |
| Subject / Stages | |
| Work days / Hours | 191 days @ 8 hours per day |
| Position status | Full time |
| Salary code | Teacher |
| Eligible Applicants | Saudi National, Dependent |
| Position start date | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Application deadline | Until filled |
| Reports To | Principal |
| Requisition Number | 01-2627-067 |
Summary
We are seeking a qualified and passionate Learning Support Teacher to join our outstanding Student Support Team. This full-time position (191 work days) focuses on supporting high school students with identified learning differences, gaps in learning, or those requiring short-term targeted academic intervention. At times, the role may also provide support to English language learners.
Our learning support model is primarily inclusion-based (push-in), with minimal pull-out instruction. The Learning Support Teacher works collaboratively with classroom teachers within a co-planning and co-teaching framework to ensure all learners can successfully access the curriculum.
Position Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to:
A learning support teacher (LST) is a professional who works with students who require additional support in their academic and personal development. The job description of a learning support teacher may include the following duties:
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
- Provide targeted support for students requiring additional academic assistance.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop, implement, and monitor Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) or Student Support Plans.
- Assess student learning needs and design appropriate intervention strategies.
- Support inclusive classroom instruction through co-planning and co-teaching.
- Use a range of evidence-based instructional strategies and resources to engage learners.
- Monitor, document, and evaluate student progress using relevant data to inform instruction and intervention.
- Administer and support annual standardized testing processes, including data collation and analysis.
- Maintain clear and professional communication with students, families, and colleagues.
- Contribute to professional learning by supporting colleagues in best practices for inclusive education.
- In collaboration with the school counselor, provide basic social-emotional support to students as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal or Principal.
Qualifications And Knowledge
he ideal candidate will have:
- University degree in the subject area of employment (Master’s degree preferred).
- Current teacher certification in the required subject area. Certification should be from a nationally recognized institution.
- Classroom teachers should be able to demonstrate relevant experience and certification in teaching similar school programs as the applied for position (preferred).
Experience And Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
- Prior experience as a Learning Support Teacher.
- Implementing the American curriculum.
- Experience with G Suite/Microsoft Office.
- Prior Experience as a Learning Support Teacher.
- Experience implementing MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
Skills
- Ability to demonstrate a track record of continued professional development.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students, parents and colleagues.
- Ability to supervise students in non-classroom settings.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to lead an after-school activity.