SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION TEACHER
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Organisation Overview
Mukisa Foundation is a registered non-governmental organisation (NGO) under registration number S.5914/11638, based in Lungujja, Kalema Road, Kampala. The Foundation has a nationwide reach through community outreaches, aiming to deliver quality health and education services to children with special needs and their families.
Position: Special Needs Education Teacher
No. of Posts: Four (4)
Location: Kalema Road, Lungujja
Job Summary
The Special Needs Education Teacher will contribute to inclusive learning by:
- Supporting lesson preparation and delivery that facilitates equitable participation of pupils with diverse learning impairments and disabilities.
- Planning and delivering lessons, conducting continuous assessments, and organising remedial sessions as needed.
- Fostering both in-class and out-of-class participation of learners with special needs.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications
Essential:
- A Grade III teaching certificate from a recognised teacher training college.
- Advanced training in Special Needs Education is a mandatory requirement.
Experience
- At least 3 years of professional experience in Special Needs Education.
- Practical experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assessment and Planning:
- Assess learners’ skills and educational needs.
- Develop Individualised Education Programs (IEPs) for each learner.
- Plan activities tailored to each pupil’s abilities.
- Teaching and Mentorship:
- Teach and mentor pupils in classes, small groups, and one-on-one settings.
- Implement IEPs, assess pupil performance, and track their progress.
- Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect learners’ development.
- Collaboration:
- Discuss pupils’ progress with parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Supervise and mentor teaching assistants working with pupils with disabilities.
- Transition Support:
- Prepare pupils for transitions between grades and for life outside of school.
- Capacity Building:
- Contribute to designing individualised learning pathways for children with disabilities.
- Develop tools to monitor learners’ progress.
- Provide guidance to improve the capacity of children with disabilities in performing activities of daily living (ADL).
- Documentation:
- Produce reports and maintain relevant documentation.
Desirable Skills and Competencies
- Extensive knowledge of disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome, including assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring.
- Experience in managing disabilities and impairments in children.
- Understanding of disability inclusion and accessibility to services for persons with disabilities.
- Fluency in written and oral English, with strong report-writing skills.
- Knowledge of the disability education sector in Uganda.
- Strong interpersonal skills and empathy, especially when working with vulnerable populations.
Application Instructions
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to the address below. Applications must include:
- A detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements.
- Current position.
- Names and addresses of three referees.
- Copies of professional and academic documents.
- Email address and daytime telephone contact.
Submission Options
- Email: Send applications to careers@mukisafoundation.org.
- Postal or Physical Delivery:
Send or drop applications to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Mukisa Foundation Limited,
Kalema Road, Lungujja,
P.O. BOX 34284, Kampala, Uganda.
Contact Information:
Tel: 0772 353020 / 0705 445565
Deadline for Applications
Applications will be accepted until 7th December 2024.
Job Category: Education
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Kalema Road-Lungujja