Secondary School Support Teacher at American International School of Lagos

The American International School of Lagos Nigeria is a globally recognised not-for-profit school serving over 500 children from some 50+ nationalities. Situated on Victoria Island, the commercial heart of Lagos, the schools highly qualified faculty and staff designs meaningful learning experiences which empower students and develop the whole child.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Secondary School Support Teacher 

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities
Planning:

• Individualized lessons for each targeted intervention.
• Write Individualized Learning Plans.
• Lead MTSS meetings.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers.
• Maintain positive communication with parents about student learning.
• Set individualized goals for students .

Instruction:

• Utilize research-based instructional strategies to deliver purposeful, differentiated
• instruction that engages students and meets diverse learning needs.
• Use a variety of technology tools to support instruction, integrating student technology skill development with content learning.

Assessment:

• Conduct bi-weekly progress monitoring on goal areas.
• Make adjustments to interventions based on goal progress.
• Maintain accurate student records and provide regular reports on individual student progress and performance.

Learning Environment:Create a learning environment that is attractive, comfortable, safe, and welcoming.

• Use resources, routines, and procedures to foster a purposeful, engaging student-centered learning environment.
• Implement an effective classroom management system that is based on the AISL Core Values.

Professionalism:

• Support the future readiness of our students by designing and delivering a modern, relevant, and culturally responsive curriculum.
• Share in the overall responsibility for the academic progress, personal development, health and safety, discipline and well-being of all students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share, reflect on, and improve classroom practice.
• Seek professional learning opportunities aligned with professional and school goals.
• Serve on working groups and committees designed to support the school’s continuous improvement.
• Comply with the AISL Faculty and Staff Code of Ethics.

Other:

• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with those normally associated with the position of a teacher.

Terms of Employment

• Salary and benefits package. Work calendar, contract terms, salary, and benefits shall be determined based on certification and experience.
• Performance Evaluation
• The Student Support Services Director will evaluate the job performance of the teacher annually in accordance with AISL Board Policy.

Qualifications / Profile:
Qualification & Background:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Candidates must have experience as a lead or associate teacher in a progressive school setting
• Certification in special education
• International Certification
• Experience serving in an international school that is the “hub of the community” would be an added advantage
• Knowledge Base Knowledge and understanding of: Child development: the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children.
• High-impact research-based interventions such as Orton-Gillingham approaches to literacy, Numicon math, and Visualizing and Verbalizing, etc.
• Knowledge of screening tools for admissions and assessments relevant to special education and EAL (e.g. MAP, WIDA, DIBELS, etc.).
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and learning disorders.
• Ability to develop strong partnerships with parents in a multicultural setting.
• Child protection and safeguarding practices.
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Skills and Aptitude Exceptional verbal, written, and communication skills.
• IT skills; ability to use technology applications that enhance learning, communication, and school improvement efforts.
• Commitment to inclusion and ensuring that students feel a sense of belonging.
• Ability to differentiate instruction (scaffolding, grouping practices, choice, etc.) in order to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Ability to develop and implement Individual Learning Plans including collecting data to measure progress.
• Ability to interpret educational psychological assessments and academic assessments.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and empower them to feel capable of meeting the needs of all students within their class.
• Ability to provide feedback that is targeted, timely, and actionable.
• Comfort with multiple perspectives and their place within the classroom and community.
• Results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to AISL stakeholders, such as students, colleagues, parents.
• Ability to organize and run MTSS meetings with teachers.
• Analyze data and provide support with interventions.
• Ability to organize confidential student information.
• Comfort with the uncertainty and ambiguity in the developing world.
• Personal Qualities Lifelong learner with a growth mindset.
• Empathetic, friendly, and genuine communicator.
• Strong work ethic with resilience, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Team player who values community and service.
• Sense of humor to foster a positive school community.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and open to change.

Application Closing Date
26th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to hr@aislagos.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Application Documents

• A one-page letter of interest outlining your motivation and suitability for the role
• A 1–2 page CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
• Copies of your academic credentials
• Contact details for three confidential references