Careers at Aga Khan Academy
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.
School Counsellor
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- Experience5 years
- LocationMombasa
- Job FieldEducation / Teaching
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