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High School Learning Support Specialist at ISP

At ISP, learning is a journey of discovery—for students and for the adults who guide them. We believe curiosity builds courage, compassion creates connection, and great schools don’t just prepare students for the world—they help them shape it.

We’re seeking a High School Learning Specialist who is energized by collaboration, clarity, and meaningful communication. The right person will be passionate about helping students with diverse learning needs reach their full potential—and ensuring that teachers have the timely, actionable information they need to help those students thrive.

This role sits at the intersection of relationships and results, bridging students, teachers, and families to make learning support proactive, personalized, and transparent. You’ll help strengthen Tier 1 instruction, inclusive practices, and case management systems across the high school, ensuring that every learner is known, supported, and challenged.

If you’re a reflective, growth-minded educator who finds purpose in solving problems, empowering others, and making systems work for students, we’d love to meet you.

• Reports to: High School Principal
• Collaborates closely with: Assistant Principals, Counselors, Heads of Department, Curriculum and Instructional Coach, K–12 Coordinators and Specialists, and other colleagues as appropriate.

Responsibilities: (Including but not limited to)

Student Support and Case Management

• Manage a caseload of students receiving learning support; develop and monitor individualized learning plans.
• Communicate proactively with teachers to share strategies, accommodations, and progress updates in a timely and accessible way.
• Collaborate with counselors, families, and specialists to align interventions and ensure holistic support.
• Use benchmarking and progress monitoring data to evaluate growth and adjust goals as needed.

Instructional Collaboration

• Partner with teachers to plan and deliver inclusive lessons using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
• Co-teach, model strategies, and differentiate instruction within the general education classroom.
• Support the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) by identifying patterns and developing Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions.

Professional Learning and Systems

• Lead or contribute to professional learning focused on differentiation, executive functioning, and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Maintain clear systems for documentation, communication, and data sharing within the division.
• Support teachers in using assessment data to inform instruction and celebrate growth.

What you will do: Day-to-day tasks:

• Coordinate student support proactively. Serve as the main liaison for students on your caseload—organizing plans, monitoring progress, and communicating regularly with teachers and families.
• Empower teachers through clarity. Share timely, actionable information and strategies so classroom teachers feel equipped to meet student needs.
• Collaborate daily. Co-plan, co-teach, and consult with teachers to integrate inclusive practices and ensure meaningful access to the curriculum.
• Analyze data to drive decisions. Track academic and behavioral progress and use that information to refine supports and interventions.
• Model inclusion. Demonstrate how to scaffold learning, foster independence, and build student confidence in diverse classroom settings.
• Contribute to school-wide systems. Participate in SST meetings, department collaboration, and professional learning that advances ISP’s inclusion goals.
• Communicate with care. Maintain open, consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues to ensure alignment and shared understanding.

What you bring: Characteristics this candidate needs to possess to excel in this position.

• A love for your subject—and an even greater passion for helping all students learn, grow, and feel capable.
• A high degree of professionalism with deep dedication to continual growth and development.
• Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues and willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to the unique nature of working in an international school environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and follow-through in planning, instruction, and communication.
• Commitment to participating in the whole-school experience, embodying ISP’s core values, mission, and Definition of Learning.
• Social Emotional Learning, Wellness and Student Leadership: As an integral part of The International School of Panama, we are committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment that values character development, social-emotional learning (SEL), wellness, and student leadership. We are seeking individuals who not only possess the necessary qualifications for the role but also bring a deep understanding and experience in promoting SEL, wellness initiatives, and facilitating student leadership development. Successful candidates will actively contribute to our mission of empowering students to thrive academically and personally by incorporating these topics into their work.

Qualifications: Necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to perform the job.​​​​​​​

• Bachelor or Master Degree in the relevant subject area
• Desire to learn more about education, teaching, and learning
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• High level of organization
• Ability to take independent initiative
• High level of English proficiency
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and an international mindset
• Previous experience is preferred