Literacy Specialist (Elementary) needed for a Canadian Accredited School in Qatar, Middle East

Literacy Specialist (Elementary) needed for a Canadian Accredited School in Qatar, Middle East.

Overview:Hayat Universal School (HUBS) Qatar is a Canadian British Columbia Certified Offshore School. We are a thriving learning community operating in Qatar, a wealthy, stable and progressive small country close to many travel destinations in the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

Literacy Specialist Vacancy for 2016-2017

This is the most senior position in our robust Student Support Program. Duties include:

*    Plan and deliver support sessions in the Support Program which is based on the Reading Recovery model.

*    Contribute to planning services that will be offered by the Student Support Program

*    Conduct assessment for students referred to the program to identify appropriate plan, which may include serving them in their classes.

*    Contribute to planning the scope of the program services in a particular year/term and identifying the need for teacher resources to staff the program.

*    Plan instruction and supervise the work of ESL and other Instructors and support TA's working in the program. Direct part-time BC certified teachers who teach in the program to the needs of students and supervise their work in the program.

*    Ensure the maintenance of data and records of students who are served by the program in the area of literacy, with the help of support TA.

*    Contribute to the decisions about students who may be retained in their grades or asked to move to another school.

*    Design and deliver professional development to school staff in areas of expertise.

Contact:
email your resume and cover letter to:
careers.qa@hayatschool.com. In the Subject field, please insert "Total ESL 1516".

School Website:
www.hayatschool.com 

Location:
Doha, Qatar.

Contract Terms:
One-year contracts may be considered but two-year contracts are given preference as well as an incentive in the form of higher starting salary. Opportunities are available to start with the Substitute position in the first year and change to a classroom position in the second.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting salary ranges from CAD 57,000 to 62,000 based on years of experience and qualifications
• Monthly transportation allowance of CAD 4400 /year or use of school buses
• Annual salary increase ranging from CAD 1,750 - 3,500.
• 100% tax free salary, no deductions of any sort
• End of service gratuity equivalent to 70% of the monthly salary for every year of service
• Fully subsidized furnished air-conditioned unshared housing prepared before you arrive. Utilities included.
• Round trip tickets
• Private medical insurance
• 14 days of paid sick leave, 14 days of half-paid sick leave, 4 days emergency leave, 7 days bereavement leave, discretionary leave awarded for unused sick and emergency leave days
• Excess baggage reimbursement
• Visa and residency arranged for you and fees born by the school
• Reimbursement of teacher license renewal fee
• Paid summer break
• Family benefits based on years of experience including tickets, medical insurance, child tuition discount, visa issuance and expenses.
• A total of 18 days of in-service and professional development
• Potential Saving up to CAD 31,000 a year.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications:

• Licensed teachers with experience in language acquisition support at the Elementary level.
• Reading Recovery training is preferred.
• Teachers from BC, other Canadian provinces, the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa are welcome to apply.
• A minimum of five years of experience is required.
• Experience in ESL education is strongly preferred.
• International experience and/or an attitude of respect to other cultures is needed.

School Overview:
Hayat Universal School (HUBS) Qatar is a British Columbia Certified Offshore School (fully accredited by the BC Ministry of Education). This is the link to the BC Certified Offshore Schools:
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/offshore_schools/offshrschls_list.pdf

The Ministry thoroughly inspects our school every year. For example, inspectors look into BC program year plans, instructional time, instructional methods, admission system, integrity of promotion and registration process, support services, school policies, safety and supervision plans, student and staff records, teacher and principal certification and hiring practices, learning resources, facilities and school licensing.

To graduate from our school, students will have to successfully complete the requirements of the British Columbia graduation program in English. Graduates receive the British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma).

Although the school offers bilingual/bi-cultural education with an Arabic Program that implements the Qatar National Curriculum, the main program is the BC program with the majority of the instructional time dedicated for this program (80% in K and 74% starting Grade 1)
The school started in 2009-2010 with KG1 - Grade 3 and has been adding a grade every year with the movement of students to higher grades. It offers up to Grade 9 in 2015-2016 and will be adding Grade 10 in 2016-2017. The purpose of this approach is to make the lower grades the main point of entry to the school and to keep transfers in the higher primary and intermediate grades to the minimum.

From 190 students in its first year (2009-2010), the school has grown to 1220 students in 2015-2016, with 1000 enrolled in the BC Program, which starts at KG2. The remaining students are registered in our Early Childhood Program (PreKG and KG1). The school's reputation and its remarkable success are attributed to its bilingual program, the world-class BC program it implements and the quality and dedication of the school team of teachers and administrators who make these programs a success. The students are predominantly Qataris and ESL learners. The school Early Childhood Grades (PreKG and KG1) prepare students for the BC Program. English is the main language of instruction in these grades. Their curriculum dovetails with the BC curriculum.

HUBS Qatar is the culmination of the vision and experience of a renowned psychologist and educator in the Middle East. Parents, teachers and BC inspectors sense the community that prevails in the school. In the year (2015-2016), the school team of educators include 62 administrators; classroom, support and ESL teachers. 50 are licensed educators, 48 Canadians and 2 Americans. The remaining 12 qualified teachers are from Canada, Australia, Lebanon, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. There are also 26 Arab teachers who deliver the Arabic Program. The school is supported by a team of teacher assistants. Each PreKG - Grade 2 class is assigned a teaching assistant. TA time is provided to the higher elementary grades on part time basis.

Get a feel of our school! Visit the photo gallery on our website to see pictures of staff, students and facilities!

http://www.hayatschool.com/MediaGallery/HayatGallery.asp?categoryid=73

Qatar is a stable and wealthy small country. The government has a vision for this small country that makes citizens proud. Doha, the capital is the only city in the country. It is an upscale expatriate-friendly city that is close to many travel destinations. Qatar has taken major strides in developing education with many major international universities opening branches here. The country hosts a wealth of international and regional sports and cultural events. These are some links to introduce you to the Qatar:

http://qatarhappening.com/

http://qataradventure.com/

http://www.qfradio.com/

http://www.cinecomovies.com/theatres_showtimes.php?theaterid=2

http://www.timeoutdoha.com/

http://www.thedohadebates.com/