JRS Kenya is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Special Education Teacher.
As part of the JRS Inclusive Education Department in Kakuma, this position will provide technical support to inclusive education programs that are being offered in Kakuma refugee camp.
Specifically, JRS is aiming at reinforcing the interventions to children with different impairments in Kakuma and Kalobeyei camps.
Thus, this new Special Education teacher will be assigned to give technical guidance to the refugee teachers in the five JRS centers.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Under the supervision of the Inclusive Education Coordinator and in collaboration with other inclusive education department team members, the Special Education teacher will perform the following responsibilities and tasks:
Assess learners’ abilities and assist the teachers in the development of teaching plans
Guide teachers in adapting learning materials to learners’ needs
Keep track of and reflect on learners’ progress
Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
Prepare learners for transition to the next grade or mainstream schools
Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
Coach/mentor the refugee staff who work with children with disabilities
Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. Psychosocial Officer, Occupational Therapist and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans
Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop individual education plans for the child in the project.
Work with the Refugee teachers to ensure all curriculum objectives are aligned with the Education standards and the targets of JRS project plan.
Develop and facilitate a professional learning and care staff team focused on the highest attainable model quality’.
Conduct regular observation in all five Inclusive Education and maintain records;
Engage the Inclusive Education staff in individual and group reflective coaching to discuss observations and Develop a plan to strengthen challenging areas and build on areas of strength;
Support peer observation and learning between the Inclusive Education staff of the five centers.
Professional Qualification:
P1 Certificate from Kenya National Examination Council with a Diploma in SNE from KISE preferred
Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role
Good knowledge of current Inclusive education topics and methodologies and keeps abreast with new developments in the sector.
Experience working with children with a
wide range of disabilities
Ability to create IEPs
A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Registered by the Teacher Service Commission
Competencies: Functional assessment of children with special needs and teacher trainer
Special preference to person with specialization in Intellectual disabilities.
Relevant Experience:
At least 4 years of progressive experience as Special Education teacher
Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
Experience in inclusive education and safe learning environments initiatives
Experienced in using learner centered model of teaching
Personal Attributes
Good team player: able to take direction and work collaboratively with others.
Ability to communicate in a highly professional manner with clients, community members and professional partners
Strong administrative skills, Problem solving, conflict resolution skills & ability to maintain confidentiality
Able to complete required reporting and documentation by deadlines
Able to work independently; self-motivated & Ability to work in a challenging environment.
Ability to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights for all.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter that indicates what skills , experience you have that meets the criteria ,your availability and expected salary. The CV (maximum 3 pages) should include contacts (phone and email) for three professional referees. Please note that only official email addresses for referees will be accept. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application to
hrkenya@jrs.net on or before 3rd January 2021 with Subject line Special Education Teacher**
PLEASE NOTE: due to urgent need to fill this vacant position, we will be reviewing the application as we receive. Only candidates who apply by the deadline and who can demonstrate technical experience in inclusive education should apply. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
