Special Needs Education Teachers (2 Positions)

ORGANIZATION:

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest international aid organization. We operate in 12 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political convictions. FCA work is based on promotion of human dignity and fundamental human rights and freedom, and FCA?s operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination, and responsibility. FCA specializes in three thematic priority areas: Right to Peace (R2P), Right to Livelihood (R2L), and Right to Quality Education (R2QE). In Ethiopia, FCA works across multiple sectors, including education, peace, and livelihood in both humanitarian and development.

Job Title: Special Needs Education Teacher

Department: Education

Duty Station: Benishagul Gumuz , Ethiopia

Duration: 10 Month with possibility of extension

Salary and benefit: as per Benishagul Gumuz Regional state Teachers Career structure

DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Special Needs Education Teacher will be responsible for the following duties:

• Collaborate with parents and the school community to ensure inclusive education with comprehensive support for children with disability.
• Work with teachers to evaluate students’ strengths and weaknesses through observation and other approaches to inform instructional strategies.
• Work with teachers to review, adapt and modify lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs.
• Assist teachers (with emphasis to non-certified incentive teachers) to develop individualized education plan,
• Foster the use of a variety of instructional methods (e.g., visual aids, hands-on activities) to engage all students.
• Foster creating learning goals and objectives for students with emphasis to students with disabilities.
• Communicate with parents about their child’s progress and needs.
• Provide emotional and behavioral support to students.
• Raise awareness among teachers to apply behavior management techniques to create a positive learning environment for all children.
• Promote regular assessment and document student progress.
• Adjust teaching methods as needed based on individual progress.
• Help students develop social skills and self-advocacy.
• Raise awareness of parents to support children learning at home.
• Be a resource person and promote awareness of special need issues among the school community.

Qualifications

• B.Ed. in Special Needs Education, Educational Psychology and Applied Psychology for Secondary schools- preferable.
• BE Degree in any subject matters with specialized course in Special Needs Education.
• Diploma in Special Needs Education, Social and Natural science stream from Accredited Teachers College for Primary Schools.
• 0 years’ experience;
• applicants with related work experience are encouraged.
• Experienced teachers having career growth experience will be remunerated as per their career history.
• Experience working with children, specific needs groups and education institutions has advantage,
• Knowledge of child protection principles,
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with children and individuals at all levels.
• Knowledge of the available referral pathway and strong coordination with other partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.