Special
Needs Teacher
Maai
Mahiu Kenya
CTC International is a registered trust based in Maai Mahiu with offices in both Kenya and the United States.
CTC International is a registered trust based in Maai Mahiu with offices in both Kenya and the United States.
CTC’s
programs are delivered through local relationships, providing the empowerment
necessary to make lasting changes.
Established in 2008, the Malaika Kids program is a unique and unprecedented facility for children with special needs and severe disabilities.
Established in 2008, the Malaika Kids program is a unique and unprecedented facility for children with special needs and severe disabilities.
With
an occupational therapist and five caretakers on staff, the 29 children in the
program have made great progress.
We
seek to add a special education teacher to our staff to bolster the success of
the program and the development of these children.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Identification
and assessment of learners’ needs
- Implementation
of educational plans for learners assessed
- Evaluation
of implemented educational plans for each child over a given period
- Reporting
on progress/regress of each child he/she will be working with
- Capacity
building for the CTC staff and the community
- Liaising
with local schools for integration of learners with special needs
- Interdisciplinary
intervention for learners with special needs
- Teaching
duties
- Other
technical support as required from time to time
- Updating
of parents and caretakers on the children's progress
- Organization
of and participation in functions/celebrations for special needs children
Qualifications
- Degree
or Diploma in Special Needs from a reputable institution
- At
least two years of work experience in the field of special needs
- Experience
in ECDE or working with children is an added advantage
- Knowledge
of current trends in special education
Personal profile
- Able
to work with minimal supervision
- Self-motivated
and willing to work long hours
- Willing
to undergo interdisciplinary training
- A
keen communicator with ability to relate with people across different
hierarchical levels and cultural backgrounds.
- Ambitious
and able to translate ambition into positive outcomes for the learners.
To apply, please send your cover letter and detailed CV
indicating your qualifications and experience to faithw@ctcinternational.org by
the 31st of January 2013.
In your cover letter, please included expected remuneration for this role.
Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted
In your cover letter, please included expected remuneration for this role.
Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted