SEN Coordinator 学生支持组长

JOB TITLE SEN Coordinator DEPARTMENT Academic LOCATION Shanghai LINE MANAGEMENT Head of Inclusion, Director of Student Services OBJECTIVES To lead and coordinate an inclusive learning support that promotes pupils’ academic progress, wellbeing, and development. This includes identifying and assessing additional learning and mental health needs, developing and monitoring appropriate interventions and IEPs, and working collaboratively with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to provide effective, timely support.

The role also strengthens staff capacity and the school’s wider approach to pupil wellbeing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• 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 3 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.
• Provide learning strategies and available learning resources for students.
• Perform classroom observation when required to identify and observe students with additional needs.
• Devise IEPs (Individual Education Plans), implement and/or facilitate support for students at tier 3+ level.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 SEND need.
• Arrange for and ensure appropriate intervention intensity for students with SEND need.
• Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies.
• Be responsible for progress and attainment of children identified as having a SEND need.
• Identify students with SEND need and who require intensive support.
• Facilitate communication to promote proactive mental health strategies for parents, students and staff.
• Support the identification of vulnerable pupils i.e. those at risk of, or showing signs of, mental illness and poor mental health.
• Oversee the school approach towards mental health including how it is reflected in the design of behaviour policies, curriculum and pastoral support. HOME-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
• Liaise with parents on behalf of teachers about academic progress.
• Assist parents better understand their child’s experience, development, and resolve any concerns.
• 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.
• Provide support for parent teacher conferences if appropriate. 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
• Support Hiba Academy Values EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of 2 years working experience in school setting. EXPERTISE
• Knowledge of 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
• Be able to assess pupils’ interests, needs and developments
• 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 al times (courage, integrity, kindness, respect and responsibility).
• Warm, helpful personality.
• Strong mind-set for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations.
• Open, proactive, patient and caring.