Arabic Teacher - Hope Center

JOB SUMMARY

The Teacher is responsible to plan, organize and implement an appropriate individualized educational service, instructional program for special needs students in a learning environment that guides and encourages them to develop and fulfil their academic potential.

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