Aga Khan Education Service Student Support Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Position Summary
The role of the Student Support Coordinator will be to enhance the ability of teachers to deliver high-quality education using responsive pedagogy and inclusive teaching methods, provide learning support leadership across AKES, Kenya, facilitate the development of policy, systems, and support, training for teachers to differentiate learning according to needs and support students who require either short- or long-term assistance with their learning.
It is expected that the Student Support Coordinator will work closely with the AKES, Kenya Head of Academics and school leaders to support the effective implementation of the AKS Student Support Framework. The successful candidate will aim to effectively model, team-teach, provide feedback, and coach to improve pedagogy with a particular focus on students who require learning assistance as well as work directly with students.
The Student Support Coordinator will lead implementation of this framework for the whole institution and work very closely with the designated lead in other schools in Kenya to oversee and support implementation of this framework.
Key Responsibilities
Design and facilitate/lead the implementation of an AKES, Kenya learning support program, assessment mechanisms, and appropriate pedagogies to include:
Identification – A system to identify children who require support and/or with learning needs using the school’s existing data as well as creating new processes as needed
Teacher Training – A comprehensive, planned approach to teacher training and support to promote differentiated teaching that supports the range of student abilities. These training modules should be grounded in international best practices and local contextual dynamics and practice
Student Support – A focus on individualized and group support to children with learning differences both within and withdrawn from classrooms
Target setting and Monitoring – A system for setting targets, monitoring, and tracking learning/progress using individual, class, and school-wide assessment tools including consideration of admissions and promotion policies
Individual Education Plans – a system for students with learning needs and high achievers which includes facilitating teacher and parent meetings, management of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and overall student advocacy
Intervention – Develop a system to identify and provide specific recommendations and interventions for addressing literacy and mathematics deficits
Gifted and Talented – A system to provide consultations and appropriate interventions and support for students identified as gifted and talented
Home-school Partnership – To inform, guide, and enable parents to support their child’s development
Technology – Keep up to date on developments as well as support implementation of assistive/adaptive technologies
Resources – develop a bank of physical and online resources aimed at supporting students, reinforcing and extending learning
Professional Development – Keep up to date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of learning disabilities and upskill staff as appropriate
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Education / post-graduate degree in Education from an accredited university
At least 3 years school teaching experience
Experience with developing academic and behavioral support plans for students
Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders with good interpersonal skills
Good understanding of and experience in curriculum management, design, implementation and evaluation
Understanding of 21st Century education practices and strategies for raising students’ achievement
Experience in the developing world and Africa are highly desirable
Candidates currently in Kenya will require TSC registration
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Aga Khan Education Service Student Support Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
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