Special Education Teacher Job in Kenya - Ubuntu Life Foundation

Organization: Ubuntu Life Foundation

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Location: Maai-Mahiu

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic team.

This position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career in special needs education and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Your key responsibilities will be;

  • Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
  • Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
  • Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
  • Monitor children’s behavioural patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
  • Help and inspire children to achieve important learning milestones.
  • Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. arts)
  • Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
  • Prepare students for transition to the next level
  • Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
  • Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with special needs
  • Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. social office, therapists, health workers and the management) to create holistic intervention plans

Requirements

  • A diploma in Special Needs and Inclusive Education.
  • Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities for a minimum period of 2 years.
  • Ability to create IEPs
  • A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Method of Application

Interested candidates to send their applications to ubuntukenya@ubuntu.life by the 16th January 2023.