EAL/Learning Support Teacher

**EAL/Learning Support Teacher** ================================ * Wiesbaden * Learning Support/Special Education/Speech * Full Time * 355073 Effective 1 August 2027**,** Frankfurt International School in Wiesbaden seeks a qualified and well-experienced **EAL/Learning Support Teacher** with passion for inspiring and supporting our students. The position is initially a one-year fixed-term contract, with the option of extension. In line with the school's mission to inspire individuals to develop their intellect, creativity and character to become independent, adaptable, socially responsible and internationally-minded citizens, it is the responsibility of teachers at FIS to model our beliefs and to ensure a dynamic, inquiry-driven education of the highest standard. Instruction and assessment shall be based on the agreed curriculum, and classroom teaching approaches shall secure a stimulating, challenging, structured, safe, and caring environment within clear rules and expectations. Teachers shall actively engage in self-reflection and professional growth in order to develop a wide range of instructional strategies, enlarge their understanding of their fields and subjects, and accordingly be well equipped to meet the individual abilities, needs, and learning differences of students. In particular, teachers shall: A. INSTRUCTION * Employ strategies that will secure a consistently high level of student motivation and achievement compatible with stated standards and the individual potential of students * Plan and document instruction that is compatible with the established syllabus and overall curriculum objectives, utilizing school planning systems and documentation * Collaborate with colleagues on questions of program, resources, and instruction * Use a variety of appropriate materials and resources for each lesson * Maintain up-to-date records and reports on all students in compliance with school policy and German Data security regulations * Effectively employ technology tools to enhance student learning and teaching objectives B. ASSESSMENT * Provide student assessment within the guidelines established by the school's assessment procedures and policies * Ascertain the level of achievement of each student before introducing new materials and objectives * Prepare term reports and other assessments for student reviews and for parent-teacher conferences * Use a variety of methods to monitor student learning and adjust teaching as appropriate * Administer, record and report results of common assessments by team or department C. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH * Participate in the FIS Professional Growth and Evaluation process as set forth in the handbook. * Participate in professional development activities, in collaboration with colleagues and through in-service, workshops, and conferences * Use self-reflection and self-assessment to further instruction and pedagogical knowledge * Collaborate in the promotion of a learning culture within the fac