Secondary School Teacher of Learning Support- Buckhead Campus

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Atlanta International School (AIS) unites students, educators, and families from Atlanta and around the world with a shared mission: to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better.

Our community represents 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. Starting in August 2025, AIS’s Upper School will span two campuses: the Buckhead Campus for Grades 3K-12 day students and the Sandy Springs Campus for Grades 9-12 day and boarding students.

This dynamic, inclusive environment gives AIS its unique energy—a place where students, educators, and families thrive, innovate, and belong. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school from 3K to Grade 12, we offer the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP, with additional flexibility through AISx. This unique program is tailored for pre-professional students in athletics, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and more. AISx partners with Mouratoglou Tennis Academy and the Atlanta United Youth Team and holds Athlete Friendly Educational Center (AFEC) accreditation.

Our engaging and comprehensive academic programs develop internationally minded, critical thinkers who excel at connecting complex knowledge to create innovative solutions. At AIS, students experience a world-class education within a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual community that prepares them for meaningful, global impact.
 

JOB PURPOSE

AIS teachers inspire students from diverse backgrounds to become courageous leaders in a culturally responsive and restorative learning environment. We are a team of innovative educators dedicated to creating inquiry-based lessons that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. At AIS, teachers ignite and sustain student curiosity by co-creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage students to apply their knowledge and skills for positive impact. As part of the Sandy Springs Campus team, you’ll work with both day and residential students in a beautiful, nature-rich setting that enhances the educational experience.

This role is a unique opportunity to be part of the founding team building our new Sandy Springs campus. As an essential member of our collaborative Secondary School Team, you’ll help shape and grow this new campus, bringing resilience, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset essential for a startup environment. Teachers at the Sandy Springs Campus benefit from strong support within a unified, dual-campus structure, working closely with IB Coordinators, a departmental leader, and a team of subject teachers at the Buckhead Campus. This partnership enables a rich exchange of resources, expertise, and shared goals across both campuses.

This is a full-time position teaching Learning Support at the Buckhead Campus.

FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Learning Support
Start Date: July 21, 2025
Application Deadline: January 18, 2025 (Search London Fair)
 

AIS CORE VALUES BASED COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to Growth – Seeks continuous self-improvement.
• Collaborative Teamwork – Builds strong, supportive relationships.
• Adaptability – Maintains flexibility and openness to change.
• Inclusivity – Actively welcomes and engages diverse perspectives.
• Empathy – Shows compassion and understanding toward others.
• Intercultural Communication – Communicates effectively across cultures.
• Bias Awareness – Recognizes and mitigates personal biases.
• Task Prioritization – Manages time and tasks efficiently.
• Accountability – Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Constructive Conflict Resolution – Resolves conflicts in a restorative way.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

As a Learning Support Teacher in Grades 9-12, you will be expected to contribute to a stimulating and inclusive learning environment. A passion for working with adolescent learners, flexible attitude, and a sense of humor are essential. Key responsibilities include:

1. Design and Deliver Engaging Learning Experiences
   • Align all teaching practices with AIS’s Definition of High Quality Learning and Teaching, ensuring that each lesson empowers students to transfer skills for impactful, positive contributions towards an inclusive, sustainable future.
   • Plan and deliver student-centered small group specialist lessons for students with learning difficulties
   • Work on a 1-1 consultative basis with LS students as part of caseload management.
   • Tailor lessons to meet the diverse learning needs and backgrounds of students, incorporating student voice and interests.
   • Create and deliver workshops that develop academic and affective skills.
   • Support students in developing IB Learner Profile attributes such as being reflective, principled, and open-minded.
      
2. Foster an Inclusive and Supportive Classroom Environment
   • Create a classroom culture that values equity, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging.
   • Establish clear, consistent expectations with student input, fostering a safe space for all voices to be heard and respected.
   • Encourage collaboration, empathy, and a community-centered approach to learning.
   • Collaborate with subject teachers to promote UDL and continually improve academic access.
      
3. Support Social-Emotional Learning and Student Well-being
   • Provide pastoral support as an advisor to a group of students within a specified grade level, building relationships and guiding students’ personal and social development.
   • Enthusiastically participate in an annual, week-long overnight trip, fostering resilience, teamwork, and independence among students.
   • Facilitate an extracurricular activity or coach a sport, offering students opportunities to explore their interests, develop skills, and strengthen their sense of community.
      
4. Assessment 
   • Complete and analyse initial student screenings or in-depth assessments as required (WJ, WIAT etc), along with personalised recommendations for a student's next steps.
   • Provide, supervise and monitor testing accommodations to ensure optimum support and equitable access that is reflective of the IB's Access and Inclusion Policy
      
5. Supervise IB Personal Projects and Extended Essays
   • Guide students in the development of their IB Personal Projects and/or Extended Essays, supporting them in conducting research, refining their inquiry skills, and presenting their findings.
   • Provide mentorship and feedback to help students achieve their project goals while developing independence and academic integrity.
      
6. Collaborate with Colleagues and Engage in Professional Growth
   • Collaborate with teachers to determine and implement successful learning strategies that support access and inclusion.
   • Participate in ongoing professional development, including whole school PD sessions, IB training, to stay current with best practices for SpLD/SEN.
   • Contribute to the school community’s positive culture by modeling ethical academic practices and supporting IB policies.
      
7. Support Holistic Student Development
   • Encourage students to set learning goals, pursue personal inquiries, and reflect on their growth.
   • Guide students in connecting their learning to local and global contexts, inspiring them to take meaningful action in their communities.
   • Help students explore and celebrate their personal and cultural identities within the framework of IB’s commitment to international-mindedness.
      
8. Record Keeping 
   • Safeguard confidential records.
   • Create student Individual Learning Plans using psycho-educational evaluations and professional expertise.
   • Analyse relevant data to evidence progress and track the impact of interventions.
      
9. Liaison and Communication
   • Communicate with external professional agencies and community stakeholders, such as the Parent Organization.
   • Inform and collaborate with the Student Support Team on the implementation and monitoring of interventions.
   • Participate in the admission process as requested.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Educational Background & Professional Experience

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Special Education or Specific Learning Difficulties (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certified teacher or special educational needs teacher status preferred.

Specialized Skills

• Familiarity with IB teaching or concept-based instruction (preferred); IB training will be provided as needed.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in Learning Support.
• Extensive experience and proven record as an effective Learning Support teacher for a range of needs.
• Experience in writing and interpreting special educational needs documentation.
• Ability to complete diagnostic tests for Specific Learning Difficulties preferred.
• Enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural and multilingual environment. 
• Flexibility of approach and a collaborative style are essential. 
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Experience working with assistive technology and digital tools 

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team within a startup environment.
• A commitment to equity and inclusion, inquiry and experiential-based pedagogy is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.

TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items through our online career site https://www.aischool.org/our-school/careers: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.