Special Needs Education Coordinator

at Nairobi Waldorf School
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted March 1, 2021
Category Education / Teaching
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

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

Applying Instructions

your application to hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke indicating the position title (e'g Physics / Biology Teacher) on the subject line by Friday the 12th March, 2021
Kindly copy moses.ochelle@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke for Music / English OR Music / French Teacher position
The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust (NWST) is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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