Nairobi Waldorf School Trust - Learning Support Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya

Nairobi Waldorf School Trust - Learning Support Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya


Job Vacancy:
  • Learning Support Coordinator

    The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust was founded in 1999. We welcome more than 300 children on two campuses in Nairobi, Kenya.

    The Karen campus includes toddler, playgroup, and kindergarten classes as well as primary grades 1 to 8. The Lavington campus consists of toddler, playgroup, and kindergarten classes in addition to primary grades 1 and 2.

    We have over 45 teachers and staff across both campuses, including academic educators, learning support staff, musicians, games coaches, grounds keepers, full service kitchen staffs, security teams and administration.

    Job Purpose:

    The Learning Support Coordinator will work closely with learning support teachers and regular teachers to support student learning and serve as the Coordinator of the Kolisko Group.

    Roles and Responsibilities

  • Identifying and assessing children with special needs and referring them for further assessment where possible.
  • Collaborating with teachers to develop a team teaching model in class which meets the needs of all students
  • Communicating, updating, and consulting with staff and parents regarding relevant learning support programs/ topics.
  • Liaising with outside agencies such as educational psychologist where necessary to refer our learners to seek any assistance where need be.
  • Creating and maintaining a regular system of monitoring, assessing, record keeping, and reporting of the learner’s progress.
  • Delivering effective communication to parents and stakeholders on school program, student achievements, and behavior.
  • Assisting with learner’s assessment during recruitment, admission, and enrollment.
  • Developing and implementing Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Supporting class teachers in the implementation of personalized learning models.
    Working closely with class teachers and learning support teachers to ensure the learners support services are harmonized, coherent, and mutually supportive to meet the needs of the learner.
  • Coordinating the Kolisko Group, the school’s learning
    support team.Organizing and delivering staff development training to learning support teachers and the Kolisko Group.
  • Organizing and chairing learners centered review and assessment as appropriate.
    Participating in staff, parent, and student meetings.
  • Any other assigned duties.

    Required Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education or equivalent
  • Must be registered with TSC
  • Certified Teaching Certificate
  • Certificate in Waldorf Education is an added advantage
  • Minimum of Five (5) years professional experience in a similar role

    Required Skills and Competences
  • Special needs training
  • Experience in learning support programs
  • Ability to create Individual Education Plans
  • Computer literacy
  • Possess effective communication skills and relate well with all students, teachers, and support staff
  • Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining a standard of excellence and attention to detail
  • Display patience, flexibility, stress tolerance, independent initiative, and enthusiasm
  • Demonstrate leadership skills, cooperation, and the ability to work on a team

    How to Apply
  • If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications, send your application to hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke indicating the position title Learning Support Coordinator on the subject line by Friday the 31st May, 2019.
  • The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust (NWST) is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • For more information and job application details, see; Nairobi Waldorf School Trust - Learning Support Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya

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