Special Needs Education Officer (Garissa) - Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) at Education Development Center

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide training and professional development for teachers and educational staff on inclusive education practices.
• Offer technical assistance and follow-up support to ensure the effective implementation of inclusive education practices.
• Collaborate with Education Assessment and Research Centers staff to develop and implement assessment tools and strategies for learners with special needs.
• Support the development and adaptation of educational Teaching and Learning Materials to meet the needs of learners with disabilities.
• Facilitate community and family engagement initiatives to promote understanding and support for inclusive education.
• Support and work with EARCs staff to conduct functional screening assessments for learners with possible disabilities, and linkages to referrals for specialized services.
• Support Curriculum Support Officer (CSO)-SNE and teachers in pedagogy in Early Grade Literacy.
• Travel within the region for field work related to project delivery.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of SNE Officer shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, or a related field.

Skills and Experience:

• Five to six (5-6) years of directly relevant experience required.
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Deep knowledge of the Kenyan education sector, and prior working experience in the field of early-grade reading is preferred.
• Technical experience in one or more of the following areas: education for learners with Hearing Impairments or Vision Impairments, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Universal Design for Assessment (UDA), Special Education, and/or remedial reading education.
• Prior training or professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Education for learners with Hearing Impairments or Vision Impairments, hearing and vision screening, and/or allied health services for persons with disabilities.
• Ability to develop, adapt and deliver specialized training materials for teachers of learners with Hearing Impairments or Vision Impairments, including the use of Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) and Braille to support teaching and learning instruction.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.