Inclusion Officer

Main tasks and responsibilities

1. Multi-tiered System of Support
• 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.