Special Educator

Terms of Reference

Background:

Mouvement Social (MS) has been working since 1961 towards sustainable development over all the Lebanese soil in a secular and nondiscriminatory approach. It aims to build a fair and humane society, to improve the citizenship and autonomy of the underprivileged through socio-economic development projects and to implicate Lebanese youths in the development and improvement of their society. Mouvement Social works to build social support networks as well as empower individuals to engage in the wider community. MS does not simply intervene on behalf of its beneficiaries to improve their access to their rights; it mainly works to increase societal awareness of social issues and lobbies decision makers (lawmakers) to promote policies that take into consideration the basic rights and needs of the underprivileged. Programs tackles alphabetization and education; youth socioeconomic empowerment; prevention and protection for children, youth and women; as well as support of local develop and citizenship with municipalities. MS action is implemented through 12 centers (Halba, Tripoli, Zahleh, Kfar Zabad, Bourj Hammoud, Sin El Fil, Jnah, Ghobeiry, Nabatiyeh, Saïda, Roumieh prison, Barbar El Khazen prison), working directly with the local communities and local authorities in coordination with the headquarters in Beirut.

In the frame of MS partnership with UNICEF, MS is mobilizing its experience and resources to enhance inclusiveness of its program. MS and UNICEF work together to ensure that children with disabilities are included in formal and non-formal education (3% target). MS seeks to enhance its approach with special needs – physical and mid-intellectual disabilities - beneficiaries focusing on children and youth. The support of a Special Education will enable MS to enhance education support for children with disability and pursue accessibility in all its programs.

Special educator’ main goal is to adapt lessons and learning outcomes of various subjects (mainly math, Arabic and Foreign Language) for students with learning difficulties or for students for mild disabilities. The Special Educator will actively support MS education team to ensure best educational practices toward children with disability.

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the management of the executive responsible, main tasks for the technical advisor will be the following:

Ø  Provide mentoring, methodological support and guidance to MS educators on specialized education for children with disabilities in learning (identifying special education needs, teaching techniques and teaching strategies for inclusion),

Ø  Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and teaching plan in coordination with educators, social worker, head of center, Inclusion case worker and inclusion officer,

Ø  Teach and mentor students in class, in small groups, and in one-on-one,

Ø  Monitors the progress of the learners with special education needs and discusses with teachers and parents; collects data and maintains records of progress and development in coordination with all relevant members of MS team,

Ø  Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders (parents, educators, social worker, head of centers, Inclusion officer, project coordinator and external therapists when needed) to best meet the needs of children with disabilities when enrolled and for referral when needed,

Ø  Makes a recommendation on the pathway for the child after completion of training or cycle,

Ø  Ensures the correct reporting on disabilities in Activity Info, Child Level Monitoring Tool, and narrative reports.

  Contribute to the provision of specialized services for children with disabilities as necessary[AM1] , in coordination with Inclusion officer and Inclusion case workers

Participate in all relevant meetings and trainings proposed by MS and partners

Provides support and guidance to the families and ensures their engagement in family engagement activities

Contribute in the definition/development of new proposal to ensure its inclusivity

Conditions of Work

The Special Educator will operate under the supervision of executive director and in constant cooperation with project coordinators and inclusion officer.

The Special Educator will be based in Beirut office, in Badaro area and will be required to conduct travel in areas of MS centers regularly (Akkar, North, Beirut/Mont Lebanon, Bekaa, South and Nabatiyeh).

Qualifications:

- Bachelor degree in specialized education, or education, or psychology,

- At least two years of relevant work experience in inclusiveness,

- Strong training, mentoring and facilitation skills,

- Strong coordination skills,

- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills,

- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities,

- Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary environment,

- Excellent understanding of Lebanon education ecosystem (knowledge in CP is a plus),

- Good analytical and report writing skills,

- Developed skills with computer applications including word and Excel in particular,

- Advanced communication skills,

- Excellent command of both written and oral Arabic and English or French

Core values:       

Commitment      

Diversity and Inclusion     

Integrity

Core competencies:

Communication 

Working with People 

Drive for Results

Functional competencies

Analysis

Applying Technical Expertise

Following instructions and Procedures

Planning and Organizing