Responsibilities

• The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator/Teacher (SEND) is responsible for:
• Coordinate and collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and implement a comprehensive inclusion and diversity program that fosters a sense of belonging for all students, including those from underrepresented groups.
• Coordinate resources and programs to support student learning needs, including accommodation for students with disabilities.
• Act as a liaison between families, staff, and community organizations to address inclusion and diversity matters.
• Develop and implement specialized programs and interventions to support the academic and emotional needs of students presenting with SEND in all of its forms.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to ensure that all students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications to meet their individual learning needs.
• Build strong relationships with parents, guardians, relevant agencies where available to ensure that all stakeholders are working together to support the best interests of each student.
• Provide and identify ongoing training opportunities and guidance to staff members to promote best practices in the area of SEND.
• Develop and implement professional development opportunities for staff to support cultural competency and understanding of diverse learners.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local and national regulations related to SEND.
• Actively participates in the identification and support of students needing additional support and leads in the planning, coordinating, developing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of the ELL program.
• Maintain confidential records on all referred students and student/parent contacts in accordance with the NEOM Policy and Ministry of Education Requirements
• Maintain effective and efficient recordkeeping procedures.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, safeguarding and IEP meetings, and any other meetings pertaining to student learning, wellness and achievement.
• Coordinate, schedule and ensure that the team administers relevant and appropriate standardized and diagnostic assessments and provides accommodations for ELLs on school-wide assessments.
• Assist teachers in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students presenting with SEND.

Educational requirements:

Experience requirements:

• Experience in a mature, responsible, and positive disposition and be able to work flexibly as a member of the whole school team under the direction of the Head of School and independently when required.

Desired Skills:

• Have a sound understanding of the importance of children’s learning and development in the Middle Years and have the ability to identify and support staff in developing professional skills according to need.
• Be open-minded and willing to further their knowledge and development by attending training courses, sharing information gained with colleagues, and maintaining updated knowledge of international Middle Years best practices by reading, researching, and attending relevant training.
• Exemplify high standards in practice and provision at all times.

Qualifications:

• Have up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety regulations with specific reference to children’s well-being, learning, and facilities.
• Have up-to-date and practical knowledge of best practices in learning and play materials and techniques which encourage children to have respect for differences in academic ability, gender, cultural background, race, and ethnicity.

Benefits:

• Will be negotiated

Incentives:

• Will be negotiated

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