Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Role Description: Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
Role Purpose: To provide educational and teaching support for those students
with special needs taking into considerations students' individual differences
and needs.
Person Specifications:
* Knowledge of teaching best practices
* Knowledge of teaching best practices in application to students with special educational needs
* Leadership skills
* Relationship management skills
* Communication skills
* Administration skills
* Change management skills
Reporting to: Deputy Principal
Role Requirements
Language: Excellent standard of written and oral English
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Education
* Master's Degree in Education with specialization in Special Education
Years of School Experience:
* ‎5 years teaching experience
* Supervisory experience
* Previous experience in the Gulf region is preferred
Other:
* Clearance of criminal background check from country of hire prior to arrival in UAE
* Clearance of security check for Resident visa as per UAE Employment rules prior to arrival in UAE
* Clearance of physical medical examination upon arrival in UAE
* Clearance of police check upon arrival in UAE
* Authenticated and attested academic qualifications and teaching credentials
Role Functions:
* Support the development and implementation of the special education initiatives;
* Assess individual learning needs of students with disabilities or identified as gifted and / or talented
* Promote the welfare and interests of students with disabilities
* Provide access to the curriculum through teaching, adapted equipment and materials, accessible settings, lessons, and other involvements
* Develop and implement professional development plans with teachers and classroom assistants within the areas of assessment, curriculum, teaching, learning, specialist behaviour skills and others
* Promote independent learning and social skills in order to contribute to self-sufficiency and success in school and community
* Liaise with parents, social service and school nursing functions to promote inclusion for students with disabilities
* Work with teachers to develop and implement Individual education Plans (IEPs) for students with special education needs
* Compile, review and regularly update the school's SEN register
* Organize learning outside the classroom
* Collaborate with classroom assistants to define appropriate activities for students in relation to the curriculum
* Monitor teachers' involvement and commitment in managing students with disabilities
* Other reasonable tasks as required
Job Category: Others
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Ajyal International School