Learning Coach

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Educational (schools / universities etc.)
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

A trained professional who provides one-on-one classroom support to help a neurodivergent learner navigate the academic, social, and sensory demands of a mainstream school . The learning coach will support the student by building autonomy, honoring sensory needs, and creating an inclusive environment where the student's unique wiring is celebrated rather than corrected, while at the same time bridging gaps in skills that are acting as barriers to learning. They will assist with the student’s development of academic skills and social skills, facilitating interactions in the classroom to establish and maintain successful relationships and engagement with learning.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborative Goal Tracking: Partnering with families, general educators, speech therapists, and occupational therapists to fulfill the student's Success Plan.
• Provide constant supervision to minimize safety concerns for the student or peers, while actively working toward fading support and increasing independence and appropriate social interactions.
• Clear communication: update family, implement recommendations from staff, suggest changes to support the student.

Languages

• Khmer - Fluent
• English - Fluent is preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, or Child Development

General & Technical Skills

• Prior experience working with young children, specifically those with autism or developmental delays.
• Experience in collecting and interpreting data to address challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge of adapting curriculum to ensure access
• Behavioral training such as ABA or augmentative and communication AAC training or experience is a plus
• Language: Khmer native language candidates with strong English skills are preferred.