Subject teachers (7 Positions)

About Deborah Foundation

Established in 2019, Deborah Foundation is a registered non-profit organization in Ethiopia with a mission to improve the lives of children with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities through support in Health, Education, and Policy Advocacy.

Summary:

 Subject Teachers are responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing instruction in their respective subject areas. They create engaging, standards-aligned lessons that cater to the diverse needs and learning styles of their students. Subject Teachers collaborate with their colleagues, integrate technology, and foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment to support students’ academic and personal growth.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive, standards-based lesson plans and unit plans that align with the school’s curriculum and learning objectives
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to foster a productive and nurturing classroom culture
• Provide individualized support, accommodations, and interventions to meet the unique needs of each student
• Monitor student progress and communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student performance and behavior
• Choose and apply instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for the teaching and learning activities.
• Facilitating lessons in a manner that will be effective despite a student’s disability.
• Utilize games, music, books, art, technology and other resources to teach basic skills and foster student development.
• Change up the way of teaching in order to accommodate the requirements and interests of various students.
• Create a positive and appropriate classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Develop and implement a suitable classroom management system.
• Establish and create rules for acceptable behavior.
• Apply and follow up on approved disciplinary interventions.
• Encourage cooperative social behavior through games and activities.
• Observe, evaluate and record children’s social and academic progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to parents, guardians and administration.
• Plan and order classroom equipment and supplies.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are clean and safe.
• Collaborate with other staff members to promote the general health of the school.
• Perform required administrative duties including attending staff meetings.
• Uphold the school code of conduct and all school policies, rules and procedures in a supportive and positive manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School and Special needs Head.

Salary – Gross salary ETB 10,000

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject area or a related field
• 0 years of teaching experience
• Strong content knowledge and pedagogical skills in the subject area
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills
• Previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of teaching practices for students with special needs.
• Knowledge of current educational and instructional methodologies and techniques
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, families, and colleagues

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Communication and market fluency
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Skill in Planning and organizing
• Have a good Problem-solving skills
• Patience and stress tolerance
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity

Essential

• Deep understanding of the job.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Dedication