Learning Specialist - ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ

Pinewood American International School, a Great Place To Work certified, is seeking to appoint a Learning Specialist . If you are looking for the next step in your career as a Learning Specialist, this may be your chance to join our team. Pinewood American International School is a diverse, student-centered international school offering an American high school diploma through implementation of AERO standards, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Rooted in American educational traditions and enriched by international perspectives, Pinewood is a diverse international community of students and educators from more than 50 countries, united by a shared commitment to creativity, empathy, and intellectual curiosity. Overview of the Position Pinewood seeks a dynamic Learning Support (SEN) teacher beginning October 2026 to June 2027 as a maternity leave cover. The role of the Learning Specialist (LS) is to support students by providing them with intervention, remediation and enrichment. A Learning Specialist will also support teachers in their efforts with these students in the classroom, and work with the Learning Support Coordinator (LSCo), parents, students and external professionals in order to better support these students. A Learning Specialist will effectively use resources and materials and will focus on high quality learning and interactions. They should be an inspirational, passionate and adaptable special education certified educator with the ability to deliver support for all learners. Important personality characteristics are high motivation, sensitivity, patience, good communication and collaboration with the Student Services Department, the teachers and the parents of the student, as well as good organizing skills. The Learning Specialist should show flexibility throughout the day and an ability to adjust to changes or different needs of SEN students. Scope of the Position The Learning Specialist reports to the LSCo, Elementary Principal and Head of School and works closely with the Elementary School, including students, teachers, parents, school psychologists and administration, to ensure an optimal learning environment for all students. Responsibilities The Learning Specialist is responsible for meeting with students individually and in small groups, during in class and pull-out sessions. They will address the students’ varying learning styles and needs and provide them with individualized academic support strategies and executive functioning skill development through differentiated strategies and activities that encourage students to work toward academic success. The following responsibilities are for a full-time Learning Specialist. Promote a school-wide understanding of learning differences Lead the process for identifying, monitoring, and remediating students who learn differently. This involves interfacing with the LSCo, Principal, faculty, parents, and private contractors on behalf of students who require specialized academic instruction (including advanced learners) Coordinate and plan SEN support under the guidance of the LSCo, along with the classroom/subject teacher on a regular basis Participate in the development of the International Individualized Learning Plan (IILP) with the LSCo, classroom/subject teacher, school psychologists, principal, and administration Plan and teach rigorous, goal-driven lessons for individual, small-group and co-teaching instruction each day, in collaboration with the LSCo, Teacher(s) and/or school Psychologists Implement IILP goals, interventions and accommodations (academic, social or behavioral) for individual students based on needs Maintain frequent and positive communication with parents by sharing information pertaining to SEN support Facilitate and/or participate in required IILP team meetings Assess and report student progress through accurate daily progress notes, data collection, attendance records and complete all paperwork in a timely manner Maintain discretion and confidentiality of child and family information at all times Participate in ongoing professional learning and maintain a personal portfolio of professional development activities relevant to learning support Work closely with the LSCo and Principal to support schoolwide and divisional goals