Special Needs Teacher at

2 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Ubuntu Life Full time

The Ubuntu Life mission is 'Connect to Empower.'​ When we first came to Maai Mahiu, Kenya, we found a community of children with special needs and their mothers being mistreated and secluded.

The stigma and lack of understanding surrounding special needs in Kenya means extremely limited access to essential services such as education, affordable healthcare, physical rehabilitation, and vocational training

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:


The SNE teacher will be responsible for developing and fostering necessary skills and social abilities to enable learners with disabilities to achieve optimum development according to age, ability and aptitude.

As an SNE teacher, you will be required to work closely with the SNE Team of the organization and other sector staff to facilitate learning and improve proper curriculum implementation in schools.


KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching of children and especially those with disabilities, in our facility so as to improve the quality of education by implementing the curriculum.

Collaborating with parents and school staff to track students' progress
Assess students' abilities and craft teaching plans
Adapt learning materials to students' needs
Keep track of and reflect on students' progress
Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama)
Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
Prepare students for transition to the next phase of learning. Inform parents about their children's performance and potential problems
Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans

Working with the school management and other stakeholders to ensure meaningful participation of SNE learners in all aspects of education.

Training SNE learners in co-curriculum activities.
Continuous Assessment of the SNE learners and handing over their reports to the Head of school.
Helping the SNE learners in whatever form of support they may need, physical, emotional and psychological.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Special Education or a related field.
Valid teaching certification in Special Education.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children with special needs.
Strong understanding of special education laws, regulations, and best practices.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Patience, empathy, and a commitment to supporting the unique needs of each student.

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