Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya/Djibouti Program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the above position, to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp (Ifo 1, Ifo 2 and Dagahaley). The Primary school SNE teacher will be responsible for developing and fostering appropriate skills and social abilities to enable SNE learners achieve optimum development according to age, ability and aptitude. He/she will work hand in hand with the Senior Education Officer, Education Officer, other Education Officers and other Sector staff to facilitate learning and improve proper curriculum implementation in school.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:-
- Teaching of the primary school children with special needs according to the curriculum to improve quality education.
- Overall responsible for implementing and evaluating curriculum in the least restrictive environment to children with SNE in primary schools.
- Establish and maintain up to date professional and administrative records.
- Train SNE children in co-curriculum activities.
- Provide technical support to regular teachers on SNE matters to meet individual learners’ needs through development and implementation of IEP’s to learners’ eligible for specialized services in special classrooms and resource rooms.
- Capacity building of incentive SNE Teachers and regular class room teachers on specific needs, modification and accommodation of children with special needs.
- Provide itinerant services in areas of specialization in SNE centres.
- Organizing the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment.
- Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class.
- Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation through provision of stimulating activities that will arouse their curiosity, interest and enhance their discovery and observation skills.
- Assess and prescribe the right equipment to SNE children and train them to use them.
- Staying up to date with changes and developments in the curriculum structure.
- Working with the school management and other stakeholders to ensure meaningful participation of SNE learners in all aspects of education.
- Guide and train parents of children with disability on basic concepts for upbringing of their disabled children.
- Involve the refugee community through the PTA in SNE issues.
- Together with the SNE Monitors conduct community mobilization and sensitization on significance of SNE.
- Train SNE learners in life skills and activity of daily learning
- Set and mark specialized exams for special needs learners
- And any other duty assigned by the officer in charge.
Professional Qualification:
- P1 Certificate or Diploma in ECD from Kenya National Examination Council
- Registered by Teachers Service Commission
- Minimum of a certificate course in special needs education from a recognized organization preference will be given to those with a Diploma in Special needs education
- Computer literate
Relevant Experience:
- At least 2 years of progressive experience as an SNE teacher. Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Kenya sign language or braille transcription.
- Experience in inclusive education and safe learning environments initiatives
- Experienced in using learner centered model of teaching
Personal Attributes:
- High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
- Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place
- Excellent communication, time management, organization and presentation skills.
- A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance
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