- Identify the most effective teaching approaches and screening tools for children with disabilities.
- Evaluate and confirm referred cases in coordination with teachers and caregivers.
- Monitor teaching activities to ensure that the needs of children with disabilities are met.
- Support and supervise teachers in the implementation of appropriate accommodations/adaptations and formulation of Individualized Education Plans.
- Monitor progress of children with disabilities and discuss supplementary support with educators and caregivers.
- Collect data, maintain records, and report on children’s progress, challenges presented, and recommendations.
- Liaise with AVSI Child Protection Officers for safe identification and referrals.
- Training and Capacity Building:
- Support teachers in planning differentiated instruction that cater to individual needs and remove learning barriers.
- Design and deliver AVSI Education staff and teachers on disability inclusion practices.
- Provide coaching and support to the Education staff during the implementation of parental engagement and awareness sessions.
- Support the outreach team in the delivery of developed tools that send inclusive key messages and initiate early screening.
- Knowledge Management, Communication and Reporting:
- Submit internal and external quantitative and qualitative reports.
- Coordinated regularly with the Equity & Inclusion Specialist.
- Contribute to narrative reports for donors describing inclusion activities.
- Support in writing success stories and developing communication content related to inclusive education.
- Track and report relevant project indicators in collaboration with the MEAL department
- Follow-up on external referrals throughout projects and upon completion.
- Specialized Services
- Identify and map service providers throughout Lebanon.
- Assign appropriate specialized services and assistive devices needed for children with disabilities.
- Identify and select qualified service providers for intervention.
- Prepare and track budget forecasts.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary teams for intervention including the child, therapists, teachers, and caregivers.
- Support specialists to ensure that intervention is provided in safe and culturally sensitive environments for vulnerable populations.
- Coordination and Representation:
- Build networks and coordinate with public schools, ministry representatives, international and local organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to identify referral pathways and align inclusive practices.
- Participate in Education Department meetings.
- Represent AVSI in Inclusion related meetings, conferences, workshops, and other events.
Intervention Sectors
Education
Location
- Lebanon
- Mount Lebanon
- Matn
- Sinn El Fil
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
1200 to 1500 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
University Degree in Special Education, Social sciences or related field.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Excellent
French
Basic
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No