Careers at Aga Khan Academy

at MBA/MSc/MA
Location NAIROBI, Kenya
Date Posted August 8, 2025
Category Communication
Education / Teaching
Health Care / Medical
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

The Aga Khan Academies are an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The AKDN is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute tiered intervention systems for students with learning differences
  • Work to identify students with additional support needs to ensure their needs are met.
  • Implement Universal Design for Learning principles and integrate assistive technology to support core subjects.
  • Develop matrices detailing accommodations for math, literacy and science.
  • Contribute to the creation of a differentiated programme that both challenges and meets the needs of all students.
  • Develop strong relationships with parents and caregivers, ensuring a collaborative approach to student support.
  • Serve as the liaison between the school and external specialists, including psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists.
  • Conduct reviews with teachers to adjust intervention intensity, modify instructional strategies, and recommend subject-specific accommodations.
  • Assist with the transition of students from PYP to MYP, which includes leading parent meetings, documenting the meetings and tracking the student’s progress.

The requirements

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University preferably in special educational needs / inclusive education.
  • Should have an internationally recognized teaching qualification or a BEd /MEd
  • At least 5 years teaching experience in special educational needs.
  • Certification in specialized methodologies
  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external specialists.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

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School Counsellor

Responsibilities

  • Plan, implement, support and evaluate a comprehensive, developmental, results-based counselling program aligned with ISCA Student Standards and the IB philosophy.
  • Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) and student well-being into the school’s curriculum and culture.
  • Deliver individual and group counselling to address students’  social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
  • Support students’ personal development, resilience, and sense of belonging, in line with the Academies’ Learner Profile.
  • Provide dedicated counselling and pastoral care to residential students, addressing challenges related to adjustment, homesickness, cultural transition, and interpersonal relationships.
  • Collaborate closely with residential life staff, heads of houses, and families to ensure a safe, supportive, and nurturing boarding environment.
  • Facilitate workshops and group activities aimed at promoting community, well-being, and life skills among boarding students.
  • Monitor and advocate for the mental health and welfare of residential students, coordinating referra

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