Special Needs Teacher

Position – Special Needs Teacher

School – GEMS Al Khaleej International School

Qualification – Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team of educators.

In this role, you will be responsible for instructing groups of students with mild to moderate disabilities. Your primary tasks will involve modifying the existing curriculum in core subjects to accommodate the individual learning needs of each student. You will create personalized lesson plans tailored to their specific requirements. Additionally, you will collaborate with parents and support staff to address any significant factors that may hinder students’ progress.

Your ultimate goal will be to provide guidance and inspiration to help children achieve important learning milestones and progress academically and socially.

Responsibilities:

• 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 grade
• 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 student affairs officers) to create holistic intervention plans

Qualifications / knowledge:

Bachelor's degree in Special Education (Bi-lingual candidates preferred)

Skills:

• creative and enthusiastic  approach both in and out of the classroom
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and
• Post Graduate/Graduate. Teacher training qualification, preferably

Experience:

At least two year’s school-based experience in an American Curriculum School in U.A.E.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Special Education