Learning Support Specialist

Job description

Dipont Huayao Collegiate School Kunshan welcomes expressions of interest for Learning Support Specialists in joining its diverse, enthusiastic and highly supportive community of teachers. We are building an ongoing pool of talented teachers who may be interested in future opportunities to work at our beautifully appointed and state of the art campus. The Learning Support Specialist / Student Support Specialist strengthens Dipont HC’s capacity to serve a diverse range of learners by providing targeted academic and executive functioning support to students with mild to moderate learning differences, including ADHD, attention challenges, organization difficulties, and related learning needs. The role operates across Elementary and Secondary divisions and functions as a core member of the Student Success Team. The specialist designs and monitors Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), supports the implementation of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), collaborates closely with teachers and counselors, and partners with families to ensure students experience consistent, coordinated support. This role focuses on access, skill-building, accommodation, and learning strategy development rather than clinical diagnosis or therapy. Background The mission of Dipont Huayao Collegiate School Kunshan is to build a future-oriented school, focused on empowering scholars to thrive in a rapidly changing economic and social environment. We will educate our scholars to become competent for the work that is yet to be created, to apply the technology that is yet to be invented and to solve social problems yet to be imagined. Salary and benefits Highly competitive salary levels High quality housing Annual return airfare for employee and dependents Medical insurance for employee and dependents Full tuition support for employees with school-age children About the school Culture Huayao Collegiate embraces a blend of Chinese and American language and culture, recognizing that, together, a child’s social-emotional character and academic wellbeing empower them to achieve success in life. Curriculum Huayao Collegiate employs a blended Chinese and American curriculum that combines a drive for academic excellence within a whole child education program designed to nurture healthy, globally aware young adults. Community Huayao Collegiate has brought together a highly supportive community of teachers who enjoy collaboration and learning, who embrace cross-cultural adaptability, and who share a resilient and ethical passion for developing an outstanding school environment and culture. *We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization. About you Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Learning Support, or related field (Master’s preferred). Minimum 3–5 years of experience supporting students with learning differences in a school setting. Demonstrated experience working with: ADHD and attention-related learning needs Executive functioning challenges Mild to moderate learning differences Practical knowledge of MTSS/RTI frameworks and intervention design. Experience with writing and implementing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) or equivalent plans. Experience collaborating with teachers and multidisciplinary teams. Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.