Inclusive Education Teacher-Kakuma at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Key Responsibilities

The position, under the supervision of the Inclusive Education Coordinator will perform his/her duties in support of the Inclusive Education department in Kakuma. S/he will perform below tasks

• Assess learners’ abilities and learning needs of children of a whole range of abilities.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop individual education plans for the child in the project.
• Work with the Refugee teachers to ensure all curriculum objectives are aligned with the Education standards and the targets of JRS project plan.
• Guide teachers in adapting learning materials to learners’ needs
• Keep track of and reflect on learners’ progress
• Monitor children’s behavioural patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• Prepare learners for transition to the next grade or mainstream schools
• Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
• Coach/mentor the refugee staff who work with children with disabilities
• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. Psychosocial Officer, Occupational Therapist and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans
• Develop and facilitate a professional learning and care staff team focused on the highest attainable model quality’.
• Conduct regular observation in all five Inclusive Education and maintain records.
• Engage the Inclusive Education staff in individual and group reflective coaching to discuss observations and develop a plan to strengthen challenging areas and build on areas of strength.
• Support peer observation and learning between the Inclusive Education staff of the five centres.
• Supervise the School Meals Program in collaboration with the School Supervisor.
• Performs other, similar duties as assigned by the Inclusive Coordinator

Qualification and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special needs Education or Diploma from an approved training institution.
• Must be computer literate
• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities for a minimum period of 2 years.
• At least three (1) year of professional experience in an NGO and/or international organization is an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge on current Special Needs Education policy framework in Kenya and children rights as provided for in the Kenya Children’s Act.
• Vast knowledge of learning techniques and approaches in the relevant
• Demonstrated knowledge of children developmental sequence and skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and openness to new ideas in educational practices, particularly relating to Special needs Education.
• Excellent client service skills and the ability to create partnerships with families
• Proven strength in verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to create Individualized Education Programs
• A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A team player with the ability to work well with others
• An enthusiastic personality
• Ability to mentor and train others.