Teacher of SEND

International School Michel Lucius (ISML) seeks well-qualified teachers with a specialisation in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). 

The School 

The International School is an integral part of Lycée Michel Lucius (LML), an inclusive and flourishing learning and teaching community of 2150 students and more than 200 members of teaching staff. 

LML has been providing a high quality education to secondary-school aged students for fifty years. In response to Luxembourg’s fast evolving, highly cosmopolitan and international population, LML created an English language international stream, in 2011 which has since grown into a diverse and high quality International School that serves approximately 1400 students, representing more than 70 nationalities. ISML is a state-funded primary and secondary school, located in the heart of Luxembourg’s capital. 

In September 2017, ISML Primary, an accredited Cambridge International school, opened its doors to a highly diverse and rapidly growing pupil population.

The Role

The successful candidate will join the multi-disciplinary ESEB (Equipe de soutien des élèves à besoins éducatifs spécifiques) / Learning Support team in our Primary school, to support students with additional needs, with a view to facilitating their academic and social inclusion. The teacher of SEND will demonstrate proficiency in assessing learner needs, developing personalised learning plans, implementing structured interventions, monitoring and evaluating learning progress periodically, and maintaining ongoing records. They will work with students in individual and/or small group settings, within the classroom and/or in the resource room, informing their practice through evidence-based approaches. 

As part of their role, the teacher of SEND will assist mainstream teaching staff in creating inclusive classrooms where pupils with additional needs can flourish. With an aim to ensuring holistic progress of the students in their care, they will work in close partnership with other members of the ESEB team, with parents/carers, and will liaise with external agencies as relevant.The successful candidate will be expected to reflect upon their own practice and to contribute to the inclusive ethos and vision of the school. 

All teaching within the international school is undertaken in English. The successful candidate will have certified evidence of CEFR B2-level competence in one of Luxembourg’s administrative languages (i.e., French, German or Luxembourgish) as well as some working experience in one of the EU member states. In addition, they will meet a range of the following essential criteria, as relevant to each compensation Group of state employees: 

 Group A2 position:

•    Recognised Primary teaching qualifications at Bachelor’s level, with specialisation in Special Educational Needs

•    Minimum 5 years teaching experience, with some working experience in one of the EU member states

•    Knowledge of evidence-based practices in Inclusion and SEND 

•    Flexibility to adapt to changing support schedules, to suit the evolving needs of students/ student groups within the school

•    Willingness to support students with complex needs

What we offer

As a dynamic and forward-thinking school, we pride ourselves on acting in the interest of our students and supporting our staff in the pursuit of their professional goals. The school actively encourages and supports staff’s continued professional development initiatives.

As government employees, staff benefit from a generous salary, including health, pension, unemployment and disability insurance. 

How to apply

All applicants should apply via TES and upload a CV, a covering letter, and the names and contact details of two professional referees.