Autism/send Teacher
3 weeks ago
SEN ASD Class Teacher OR SEN Teacher - Specialism ASD
2024-25 School Year
Renad Academy, Qatar Foundation, is recruiting for SEN ASD Class Teachers OR SEN Teachers - Specialism ASD. The roles will commence on 1st August 2024.
Renad Academy is a special school, specifically designed to meet the needs of autistic children. Currently, programs to support autistic children in Qatar are limited and cannot meet demand. Renad Academy is a school where children receive an appropriate and individualized education. Services provided include a thorough assessment to determine strengths and needs, direct instruction in a 2:1 ratio setting, social skills training, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, in-home training for parents and collaboration with the community. Renad Academy is currently working towards achieving NAS accreditation for early 2025. We are in need of Teachers specialising in Autism to teach in classrooms of 6-10 children. Positions are sought to work within Early Years, Primary and Middle school grade levels.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Required:
- Bachelors Degree in Education with Qualified Teacher Status
- 2 years teaching experience in Autism Specialty instruction within a school setting
- Ability to differentiate based on each student’s strengths and needs
- A passion and commitment to education for students with wide ranging learning needs and challenges
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to relate to student concerns
- Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate
- Ability to form positive and effective relationships
Preferred:
- Postgraduate qualification in Special Education or related field
- International experience in education
- Billingual in both Arabic and English
- Willingness to make a long-term commitment
- A good sense of humour and a positive outlook
- An interest in understanding the culture and values of Qatar and incorporating them into our work in the school
- Enthusiasm and energy
- Experience coaching adults in educational strategies
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Prepare short and long-term plans that reflect learning objectives, with a clear understanding of instructional strategies, assessment tools and behaviour management strategies related to the child’s abilities
- Collect and analyse student data and monitor student progress to direct instructional practices
- Identify individual students’ learning needs and adjust instructional strategies as appropriate
- Provide lessons to whole class and small groups to advance student learning
- Organise and maintain a neat and attractive classroom to enhance the learning environment
- Submit grades and comments, and document student progress as required
- Supervise the instructional assistants’ schedules and their instruction to students
- Attend required meetings and serve on committees as requested
- Work closely with therapists to provide appropriate services to students
- Provide professional development to adults
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES
- Participate in self-assessment activities and integrate evaluation feedback from administrators into planning to improve teaching performance
- Conduct workshops or presentations to share expertise and information for professional development activities
SALARY AND BENEFITS
HOW TO APPLY
Mr Matthew Campion, Director of Renad Academy, Qatar Foundation Schools
Closing date will be: Friday 10th February 2024
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