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Learning Support Unit Coordinator

Learning Support Unit Coordinator

FONDATION RESEAU AGA KHAN POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENTEastern Africa, Uganda
6 days ago
Job description

The Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) is responsible for leading, coordinating, and implementing support strategies for students with diverse learning needs. The role involves working closely with teachers, parents, external professionals, and students to ensure inclusive education, equitable access to the curriculum, and the academic and emotional well-being of all learners.

The Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) will have the qualifications and experience to assess students for special education needs, to guide the development of individual education plans, to deliver specialized support to students with diverse needs, and to coach teachers in supporting students with diverse needs in the classrooms. The LSC will hold, and organize using external facilitators where appropriate, workshops for teachers to enable in-class support.

At Aga Khan School we expect all teachers to understand and live by the school mission statement which states, “The Aga Khan Education services will enable many generations to acquire both knowledge and the essential spiritual wisdom to balance that knowledge and enable their lives to attain the highest fulfilment”.

Major Responsibilities :

Identification and Support of Learners :

  • Identify students’ learning needs through screening, data analysis, teacher / parent referrals, and assessments.
  • Identify students with special needs, distinguishing between students who need remedial support and those who have specific learning needs.
  • Identify students with literacy / language and numeracy difficulties (such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), development disorders and cognitive challenges physical and neurological impairments, as well as social-emotional and behavioral difficulties.
  • Develop and implement individual education plans for each student with specific learning needs.
  • Analyse the academic achievement of all students attending the Learning Support Unit (LSU) and formulate appropriate strategies to support academic improvement.
  • Work with subject teachers to ensure alignment of support strategies with classroom instruction.
  • Maintain and regularly update a resource bank of materials and tools suitable for students with diverse learning needs.

Resource Management :

  • Organize and manage learning materials and physical resources in the Learning Support Unit to ensure accessibility and appropriateness for all learners.
  • Identify external experts to support assessment of students with physical impairments and other challenges such as autism which are not assessable in-school.

    • Monitoring and Documentation :

  • Keep accurate records of each student’s learning progress and intervention history.
  • Maintain logs of parent meetings, support sessions, and program adjustments.
  • Ensure proper documentation of contracts signed with parents of students attending the LSU and monitor adherence to agreed terms.

    • Parent and Stakeholder Engagement :

  • Work closely with parents to keep them informed of their children’s progress and involve them actively in the learning process.
  • Schedule and document parent visits to the LSU and encourage their participation in setting learning goals and reviewing progress.

    • Team Coordination, Collaboration and Professional Development :

  • Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to promote inclusive practices in the classroom
  • Provide training and professional support to staff on differentiation and learning support strategies.
  • Coordinate and monitor the activities of the Learning Support teachers, guiding and coaching on assessment and implementation, and participate with Head of Operations on setting objectives and performance appraisals.

    • Compliance and Reporting :

  • Ensure compliance with relevant inclusion and SEN policies and guidelines.
  • Liaise with external professionals as needed and implement their recommendations effectively.

    • The requirements

    Qualifications & Experience :

  • Bachelors in Education / B.A. or BSc, Special Education.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Special Education.
  • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience teaching or supporting students with learning needs.
  • Strong knowledge of SEN strategies, inclusive pedagogy and child development.

    • Skills

  • Proficiency in use of productivity software such as Microsoft Office tools and email
  • Strong knowledge of different assessment methods and tools for various special needs. Certification as an assessor for various tools is a requirement.
  • Strong knowledge of assessing and developing support strategies for students with special needs such as : Literacy / language and numeracy difficulties (such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia),concentration difficulties (such as ADD or ADHD),Cognitive challenges, physical and neurological impairments, social-emotional and behavioural difficulties, developmental conditions such as autism.
  • In-depth knowledge of Government and examining body (UNEB, Cambridge, IB) requirements for assessing and requesting accommodations for students with special needs.
  • Ability to create a strong record-keeping system for monitoring intervention delivery and student progress.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Empathy, patience and excellent interpersonal skills

    • Sector

    Social Development

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