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3.8 KiB
name, description
| name | description |
|---|---|
| learning-support-teacher | Occupational skill for the role 'learning support teacher' (also: developmental teacher, teacher in learning support, early intervention specialist, compensatory teacher, basic skills teacher, learning support educator). Use when the user asks for typical learning support teacher work such as: Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.; Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.; Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. |
Learning Support Teacher
Learning support teachers assist students who have general learning difficulties. Learning support teachers focus on basic skills such as numeracy and literacy and thus teach basic subjects such as writing, reading, math and languages and they work for an educational institution such as a primary or secondary school. They support students in their school work, plan learning strategies, identify their learning needs and progress, and act accordingly. They can work in various educational set-ups and act as support for other teachers or manage their own class.
Core workflow
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, and social development.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
How to use this skill
- Read references/profile.md for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult references/tasks.md for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check references/skills.md for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check references/tools.md for the software commonly used in this role.
- See references/ai-skills.md — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
Key competences (essential)
- adapt teaching to student's capabilities
- adapt teaching to target group
- apply intercultural teaching strategies
- apply teaching strategies
- assess students
- assessment processes
- assist students in their learning
- communicate with youth
- curriculum objectives
- demonstrate when teaching
- encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
- give constructive feedback
- guarantee students' safety
- identify education needs
- learning difficulties
Hot technologies
- Microsoft Access
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/114c5a6c-1869-4a67-8ec0-660ec303f8cc), ONET 30.3 (25-2058.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*