Educator

Position Objective:

The educator is responsible to plan, organize and implement appropriate individualized educational services, and instructional programs for special needs students in a learning environment that guides and encourages them to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Duties:

• Identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments
• Develop appropriate educational goals and objectives for each student
• Ensure compliance with all laws, hierarchy, policies, and regulations, child rights, and Caritas Lebanon child protection policy and Handbook
• Confer with therapists regarding the educational, social, emotional, physical needs and objectives of each student
• Plan, develop and implement individualized learning plans for each student
• Design appropriate teaching strategies
• Prepare a variety of instructional materials, lesson plans, and resources for use in educational activities
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with teachers, therapists, and center coordinator
• Utilize appropriate methods of learning delivery to meet students’ needs
• Monitor, evaluate, and document each student’s progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices
• Prepare timely appropriate reports for each student
• Develop and implement necessary interventions to promote the achievement of students’ objectives
• Modify and adapt conventional educational programs to meet the requirements of students with special needs
• Perform all related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total center program
• Maintain regular communication with parents and assist them with understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations, and behavioral standards
• Ensure adherence to reasonable rules of classroom discipline and order to maintain a secure and effective learning environment
• Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising, assessing behavioral patterns and personal development skills
• Prepare students with special needs for inclusion and transition to mainstream
• Maintain current knowledge of special education best practices and trends

Skills:

Business Skills:

• Organizational and planning skills
• Collaboration, teamwork, and initiative skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Creative and critical thinking
• Conflict management, adaptability, and flexibility
• Appreciation of diversity
• Self-motivation and high energy level
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience and Knowledge:

• Two to three years of experience in teaching
• Proven effective classroom and student behavior management skills
• Knowledge of current special education practices
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology