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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 professional development activities and keep abreast of developments in subject matter area
• 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

Salary is highly competitive and tax-free, and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Benefits include housing, health, life and long-term disability insurance, annual home leave, shipping allowance, end of service gratuity and tuition benefits for up to 3 Pre-K – Grade 12 school-age dependents.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to forward their CV and letter of application, outlining their skills and experience as well as how they meet the person specification to:

Mr Matthew Campion, Director of Renad Academy, Qatar Foundation Schools

Closing date will be: Friday 10th February 2024

Qatar Foundation Schools reserves the right to appoint a candidate before the application deadline should this prove desirable.

Successful appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and verification of qualifications. The Office of Pre-University Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with previous employers and national/international