Learning Support Teacher

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Currently operating more than 200 schools and educational programmes, AKES provides quality pre-school, primary and secondary education services to students in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The foundations of the present system were laid by Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan, III, who established over 200 schools during the first half of the 20th century, the first in 1905 in Mundra and Gwadar in South Asia, and in Zanzibar in East Africa. Today AKES schools and programmes benefit over 85,000 students.

JOB SUMMARY

The requirementsQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSProven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role Diploma in special education certificate Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate if in Kenya Certificate of good conduct Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies Experience working with children with a wide range of abilities Ability to create Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural collaborative team and environment Be conversant with the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess students’ abilities and learning requirements and craft teaching plans. Find engaging activities to teach skills and adapt learning materials to students’ needs. Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress. Design Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for children with learning needs. Monitor children’s behavioural patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed. Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict. Collaborate with teachers and parents to track students’ progress. Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems. Establish and maintain a record of completed planners. Ensure that essential agreements for all areas are formulated in collaboration with the staff. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

Assignment preparation and delivery, Class scheduling, Developing curriculum and teaching guidelines, Classroom control and authority

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree