Middle School Learning Support Services Teacher

The American International School of Budapest (AISB) seeks to appoint a  Middle School Learning Support Services Teacher with a starting date of August 1, 2026.

Candidates with relevant qualifications, experience, and skills that match the job description are invited to apply through Schrole by Tuesday, November 25th. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Search Team.

Position Overview

The teacher’s primary function is to provide an environment that fosters the growth of each student academically, socially, and emotionally. The teacher works collaboratively with all faculty, staff, parents, and students to effectively implement the curriculum and to ensure all interactions meet the needs of all students in line with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the school.

The LSS teacher works in both a small group setting and alongside classroom teachers as a co-teacher in the mainstream classes, as well as offering drop-in support in the morning, at lunch, and after school.

The position reports to the Middle School Principal.

Qualifications and Experience

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with an ability to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and administration through strong communication and empathy skills
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Maintains a solution-based approach to problem-solving
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills
• Communicates effectively in English, both in written and oral form
• Openly accepts and considers different perspectives and manages change effectively
• Demonstrates an interdisciplinary mindset/thinking: inquisitive beyond the content area, possesses wide interests, and is a connector and collaborator beyond disciplines
• Engages in professional inquiry for personal and collegial growth
• Demonstrates a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school culture
• Actively contributes to a positive school climate

Knowledge

• Demonstrates solid understanding of appropriate pedagogical practice to support students with learning differences across a broad spectrum of developmental and behavioral needs in a variety of subject areas
• Understands Backward Design planning and the importance of collaboration for the program to be successful
• Understands Standards-Based Teaching, Grading, and Reporting
• Demonstrates an understanding of how to teach a concept-based curriculum and integrate inquiry into the learning experience for students
• Can unpack standards/benchmarks and communicate learning objectives in student-friendly terms
• Demonstrates an understanding of typical developmental characteristics of adolescents

Qualifications & Experience

• Holds a valid teaching certification (or equivalent) in special education / student support
• Minimum two years of experience in a Learning Support environment
• Recent experience and a passion for working with middle school students
• Technology literate in Web and Google Applications; uses Google Docs effectively to share with students and to collaborate with colleagues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality settings

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s Degree in education with a specialization in learning support
• Experience with the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) or Response to Intervention (RTI) model
• Understands key principles of Mind Brain Education (Science of Learning) and designs learning experiences with these tenets in mind
• Gifted and Talented endorsement or certification
• Certification and experience supporting English language learners
• Experience with Course Management software (e.g., Veracross, Google Apps) and online grading
• Experience with online curriculum documentation (e.g., Atlas Rubicon)
• Experience with Advisory and Community Service programs

LSS-Specific Skills and Responsibilities

• Evaluate new students entering the Middle School
• Evaluate referrals and educational testing results
• Develop, implement, and support individual education plans when warranted
• Plan and lead regular Student Support Team meetings to determine future actions and support
• Communicate regularly with administration, parents, and teachers about student support strategies, accommodations, and progress (e.g., in person, email, report cards, Data Dashboard)
• Support students to achieve the AISB curricular standards and benchmarks
• Support teachers to make appropriate accommodations for students with mild learning differences or other special needs; develop/conduct in-service training for teachers as necessary
• Support teachers in delivering Tier 2 interventions as needed
• Modify curriculum delivery and assessment of knowledge, understanding, and skills for individual students
• Provide accommodations for external examinations (e.g., MAP, CAT4) as needed
• Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality
• Administer diagnostic testing (short of a full-scale ed-psych evaluation)
• Maintain working records for students who receive student support services, which may include writing samples, a reading log, inventories, or other working documents

Key Responsibilities for All Teachers

• Implement school policies and procedures to support AISB’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Actively incorporate current research-based teaching practices and department essential agreements into daily teaching and learning
• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging, inquiry-based lessons that support a diverse, international student body
• Design for and differentiate instruction to meet varied learning needs
• Use formative and summative assessment effectively to guide learning and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure curricular coherence, vertical alignment, and shared best practice
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development for ongoing communication with parents, including but not limited to: goal setting, report writing, portfolios, and conferences
• Maintain and regularly update online course management tools (Google, Veracross)
• Collaborate with the divisional counselor and other teachers to ensure the social, emotional, and educational needs of students are met
• Integrate technology with intentionality, as appropriate, to leverage learning
• Manage student behavior in the classroom through the establishment of expectations and reinforcement of standards of conduct in alignment with the school’s behavior expectations
• Respond to misbehavior in an appropriate manner that respects student dignity while reinforcing the responsibility of making the right choices
• Perform certain pastoral duties (in line with the school guidelines) as an advisor for a small group of students
• Perform additional duties effectively (during and outside the regular school day) as required by the school
• Proactively participate in and/or lead extracurricular activities, including participation in overnight grade-level expeditions in grades 6–12
• Proactively participate in faculty meetings and parent meetings as required

AISB is an equal opportunity employer.

AISB takes child safeguarding measures seriously.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced criminal checks.
The school reserves the right to appoint a candidate to the position ahead of the announced deadline, should a suitable applicant be identified.

Updated October 2025