Special Needs Education Coordinator at Nairobi Waldorf School

Reporting To: The Pedagogical Chair

Application Deadline: 12th March 2021

Job Purpose: The Learning Support Coordinator will work closely with learning support teachers and regular teachers to support student learning and serve as the Coordinator of the Kolisko Group.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identifying and assessing children with special needs and referring them for further assessment where possible.
• Collaborating with teachers to develop a team teaching model in class which meets the needs of all students
• Communicating, updating, and consulting with staff and parents regarding relevant learning support programs/ topics.
• Liaising with outside agencies such as educational psychologist where necessary to refer our learners to seek any assistance where need be.
• Creating and maintaining a regular system of monitoring, assessing, record keeping, and reporting of the learner’s progress.
• Delivering effective communication to parents and stakeholders on school program, student achievements, and behavior.
• Assisting with learner’s assessment during recruitment, admission, and enrollment.
• Developing and implementing Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Supporting class teachers in the implementation of personalized learning models.
• Working closely with class teachers and learning support teachers to ensure the learners support services are harmonized, coherent, and mutually supportive to meet the needs of the learner.
• Coordinating the Kolisko Group, the school’s learning support team.
• Organizing and delivering staff development training to learning support teachers and the Kolisko Group.
• Organizing and chairing learners centered review and assessment as appropriate.
• Participating in staff, parent, and student meetings.
• Any other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education or equivalent
• Must be registered with TSC
• Certified Teaching Certificate
• Certificate in Waldorf Education is an added advantage
• Minimum of Five (5) years professional experience in a similar role

Required Skills and Competences

• Special needs training
• Experience in learning support programs
• Ability to create Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Computer literate
• A certificate in Waldorf Education is an added advantage
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma teaching experience an added advantage
• Possess effective communication skills and relate well with all students, teachers, and support staff
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining a standard of excellence and attention to detail
• Display patience, flexibility, stress tolerance, independent initiative, and enthusiasm
• Demonstrate leadership skills, cooperation, and the ability to work on a team