Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Role Description: Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Role Purpose: To provide educational and teaching support for those students with special needs taking into considerations students’ individual differences and needs.

Person Specifications:

• Knowledge of teaching best practices
• Knowledge of teaching best practices in application to students with special educational needs
• Leadership skills
• Relationship management skills
• Communication skills
• Administration skills
• Change management skills

Reporting to: Deputy Principal

Role Requirements

Language: Excellent standard of written and oral English

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Master’s Degree in Education with specialization in Special Education

Years of School Experience:

• 5 years teaching experience
• Supervisory experience
• Previous experience in the Gulf region is preferred

Other:

• Clearance of criminal background check from country of hire prior to arrival in UAE
• Clearance of security check for Resident visa as per UAE Employment rules prior to arrival in UAE
• Clearance of physical medical examination upon arrival in UAE
• Clearance of police check upon arrival in UAE
• Authenticated and attested academic qualifications and teaching credentials

Role Functions:

• Support the development and implementation of the special education initiatives;
• Assess individual learning needs of students with disabilities or identified as gifted and / or talented
• Promote the welfare and interests of students with disabilities
• Provide access to the curriculum through teaching, adapted equipment and materials, accessible settings, lessons, and other involvements
• Develop and implement professional development plans with teachers and classroom assistants within the areas of assessment, curriculum, teaching, learning, specialist behaviour skills and others
• Promote independent learning and social skills in order to contribute to self-sufficiency and success in school and community
• Liaise with parents, social service and school nursing functions to promote inclusion for students with disabilities
• Work with teachers to develop and implement Individual education Plans (IEPs) for students with special education needs
• Compile, review and regularly update the school’s SEN register
• Organize learning outside the classroom
• Collaborate with classroom assistants to define appropriate activities for students in relation to the curriculum
• Monitor teachers’ involvement and commitment in managing students with disabilities
• Other reasonable tasks as required