Ubuntu Life Foundation
Vacant Position: Special Needs Teacher (Intellectual Disability)
Purpose of the Job: The SNE teacher will be responsible for developing
and fostering necessary skills and social abilities to enable learners with
disabilities to achieve optimum development according to age, ability and
aptitude.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Teaching of children and especially those with
disabilities, in our facility so as to improve the quality of education by
implementing the curriculum.
Collaborating with parents and school staff to track
students’ progress.
Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans.
Adapt learning materials to students’ needs.
Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress.
Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange
appropriate interventions if needed.
Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g.
drawing and theater drama).
Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict.
Prepare students for transition to the next phase of
learning.
Inform parents about their children’s performance
and potential problems.
Coach/mentor other professionals who work with
children with disabilities.
Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school
counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans.
Working with the school management and other
stakeholders to ensure meaningful participation of SNE learners in all aspects
of education.
Training SNE learners in co-curriculum
activities.
Continuous Assessment of the SNE learners and handing
over their reports to the Head of school.
Helping the SNE learners in whatever form of support
they may need, physical, emotional and psychological.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the
Supervisor.
Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in Special Needs Education
(Intellectual Disability).
A minimum of Two (2) Years working experience.
Experience working with Cerebral
Palsy/Autism/Learning disability children is an added advantage.
A great team player.
How to apply:
All candidates should channel
their application letters and resumes to this email ubuntukenya@ubuntu.life