MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational 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 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 a current knowledge of special education best practices and trends
Generic Duties
Follow Caritas Lebanon operational policy and procedures
Respect the internal policies and procedures for example: dress code, attendance, discipline, etc.
Complete schedules, activity planners, monitor staff availability and act against any shortfalls
Resolve any staff issues and escalate any unresolved issue to the Center Coordinator
Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Academic:
Bachelor degree in education
Teaching Diploma
Other Qualifications:
Communication, writing, analytical and negotiation skills
Additional Training:
Ability to work with beneficiaries from different backgrounds (cultural, ethnic, etc.)
Related Work Experience:
3 to 5 years of experience in a related field, Previous experience working with children in vulnerable populations is preferable
Language skills:
English and Arabic
Computer Literacy:
MS-Word / MS-Excel – Intermediate level
- Lebanon
- Mount Lebanon
- Matn
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Caritas Lebanon is committed to all Safeguarding Principles and will not tolerate any act in any shape or form of misuse regarding Child Safeguarding Policies and Sexual Exploitation Abuse or Harassment (SEA). All staff must understand that Caritas Lebanon will apply a zero-tolerance policy to SEA and any harassment of any type. Caritas Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Moreover, Caritas Lebanon will not share any personal data with anyone outside Caritas Lebanon whatsoever unless requested by Law. All applicants are strictly required to adhere to these standards. Therefore, the selected applicant shall be requested to provide additional information to conduct the needed background check.
In addition, Caritas Lebanon will reserve its right not to hire any applicant who was previously reported for a SEA incident.
Teaching Diploma