Inclusion Teacher - Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School AY 24/25

Responsibilities:

• teach either individuals or small groups of students in an environment best suited to their learning needs.
• prepare lessons and resources.
• develop and adapt conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• use special equipment and facilities, such as audio-visual materials and computers to stimulate interest in learning.
• collaborate with the classroom teacher to define appropriate activities for the pupils in relation to the curriculum.
• assess children who have long or short-term learning difficulties and work with colleagues to identify individual pupils' special needs.
• work with the Head of Inclusion to ensure that the learning requirements are met in terms of reasonable adjustments and access arrangementS.
• liaise with other professionals, such as school consellors, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and educational psychologists.
• work closely with parents and guardians.
• organize learning outside the classroom in activities such as community visits, school outings or sporting events (if applicable on the current situation).
• assist in severely pupils of determination personal care/medical needs.
• carry out administrative tasks, including updating and maintaining records of pupils' progress.
• attend statutory annual reviews or other related meetings regarding students with SEN, which may involve reviewing education, health and care plans.
• attend in-service training.
• manage behaviour.
• Contribute to end of term report writing for Students of determination.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education major in Special Education or a BA/BSc accompanied by PGCE with a focus on Special Education

Minimum Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in the given position

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill:

• Previous experience working with students with additional learning needs.
• Previous experience of working with the US Curriculum will be an advantage.
•  A good knowledge of Primary/Elementary pedagogy.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life recent and involvement in extra-curricular activities.