Posted:Mar 21
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Education Management
Description:
The Aga Khan Academies are an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The AKDN is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender. In 2000, His Highness the Aga Khan initiated the establishment of the Aga Khan Academies, an integrated network of schools to be located in countries across Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. When complete, the network of Academies will form a global learning community of about 18 schools in 14 countries. They will eventually serve approximately 14,000 girls and boys of exceptional calibre, graduating 1,500 students annually. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003, the second in Hyderabad, India in 2011 and the third in Maputo, Mozambique in 2013.
Job Description
Duty & Responsibilities
- Design and execute tiered intervention systems for students with learning differences
- Work to identify students with additional support needs to ensure their needs are met.
- Implement Universal Design for Learning principles and integrate assistive technology to support core subjects.
- Develop matrices detailing accommodations for math, literacy and science.
- Contribute to the creation of a differentiated programme that both challenges and meets the needs of all students.
- Develop strong relationships with parents and caregivers, ensuring a collaborative approach to student support.
- Serve as the liaison between the school and external specialists, including psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists.
- Conduct reviews with teachers to adjust intervention intensity, modify instructional strategies, and recommend subject-specific accommodations.
- Assist with the transition of students from PYP to MYP, which includes leading parent meetings, documenting the meetings and tracking the student’s progress.
The requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.
- Must have a TSC Certificate or an internationally recognized teaching qualification or a BEd / MEd.
- At least 5 years of experience implementing Tier 1/2 academic interventions.
- Certification in specialized methodologies
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external specialists.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
