NOVA International Schools
(2023-2024 school year)
Our Mission Statements as it relates to the personal attributes that are found in the IB Learner Profile:
- Develop an understanding of the learning needs of the student supported through an Individual Learning Plan (IEP)
- Take into account the student’s special needs and ensure their access to the lessons and its content by collaborating with the teachers on differentiation
- Help students develop study and organizational skills
- Help build student’s confidence
- Monitor the social, emotional, and physical well-being of the students
- Monitor and document student academic progress
- Have formal and informal meetings with teachers to contribute to planning lessons/activities specific to students
- Help differentiate materials and resources for individual students
- Carry out structured classroom observations and feedback outcomes to teaching staff
- Meet with the teacher(s), CDL team members, and department heads to ensure the most appropriate intervention and integration of students
- Seek out new and innovative curricula, texts, and technological applications for implementation in our classrooms and in the special needs room
- Provide skillful classroom management practices (routines and procedures) to ensure a safe, orderly, positive, enjoyable, and productive learning environment
- Establish and maintain frequent communication with parents about their child’s academic, social, and emotional progress and needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in pedagogy, psychology, social work, defectology, or related field.
- Master's degree in the aforementioned fields is recommended but not required.
Experience and Skills:
- Familiarity with specific learning difficulties, methods of identification, intervention, and differentiation.
- Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
- Proficiency in using technology.
- Experience working with learning needs and differences.
- Experience working in a multicultural setting, engaging with families for whom English is a second language.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in areas of best practice.
Personal Characteristics:
- Collaborative and flexible mindset, willing to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Embodies the IB Learner Profile Attributes.
- Enthusiastic about advocating for student well-being and success.
- Excellent social skills facilitating collaboration within the school community.
- Highly organized, with a minimum proficiency level of C1 in the English language
Why Join Us:
Joining our team at NOVA means being part of a supportive community dedicated to excellence in education. Here, you'll be able to make a real difference in students’ lives, shaping their learning journeys and fostering a love for learning. With a collaborative and vibrant environment, NOVA provides ample professional growth and development opportunities. Be a part of a team that values innovation, creativity, and student success. Additionally, we provide private health insurance as a benefit, ensuring the well-being and security of our team members.
APPLICATION
If you are ready to make a difference in students' lives and join our vibrant community, please submit your application to recruitment@nova.edu.mk by Monday, May 20th, 2024. Include a single PDF document containing your resume, contact information for two past supervisors willing to provide confidential references, and a one-page cover letter explaining your motivation for joining NOVA.
Join us in shaping the future of education at Nova!
