Learning Support Teacher at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary.
The Learning Support Teacher will support teachers in designing and implementing inclusion strategy, implementing Individual Education Plans in and out of class, and facilitating continuous implementation of CBC Curriculum. The incumbent will also assist the teachers to model, team-teach and evaluate child-centred, inquiry-based learning within the classrooms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and Support Students with Learning Differences: Identify children who require additional support and/or those with learning differences.
• Provide Individualized Instruction: Offer tailor-made instruction to meet the specific needs of children with learning differences.
• Monitor and Assess Progress: Continuously monitor and track student learning and progress using individual, class, and school-wide assessments.
• Implement Intervention Strategies: Accommodate the diverse needs of students by recommending effective intervention strategies within a mainstream classroom setting.
• Design Individualized Reports: Create comprehensive, individualized reports based on student progress and assessments.
• Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs): Collaborate to design and implement individual education plans tailored to the unique needs of each student. Proactively communicate regularly and constructively with families, to keep them informed of student progress.
• Use Diverse Teaching Strategies: Apply a range of teaching strategies to engage students and foster academic growth.
• Utilize Resource-Based Activities: Incorporate resource-based learning activities to support differentiated instruction.
• Develop Policies and Procedures: Develop and implement policies and procedures related to Special Needs and Learning Support programs.
• Coordinate Learning Support Programs: Lead and manage learning support programs within the school.
• Collaborate with Support Services: Coordinate with both internal and external support services, agencies, and professionals to ensure holistic support for students.

The requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (Special Needs) from a recognized university.
• Must be registered with TSC.
• Specialized courses in inclusive education (an added advantage)
• Practical experience in diverse learning environments
• Experience working with students with a range of learning differences.
• At least 1-2 years' learning support teaching experience.
• Be conversant with the new Competency Based Curriculum.