Role Objective
Our client based in Mombasa is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teacher to provide personalized support for a child with care and learning needs. The successful candidate will foster the child's academic, social, and emotional growth. This role is suited to someone seeking a meaningful and challenging opportunity to make a tangible difference.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Create personalized learning goals based on the child's abilities, motor function, and communication style.
Teach basic academic concepts at the child's level (literacy, numeracy, or adapted curriculum).
Help the child express needs, feelings, and choices effectively.
Safely assist with mobility or positioning as needed.
Teach self-care and daily living skills appropriate to the child's abilities.
Adapt the learning environment for safety, accessibility, and comfort.
Support social, emotional, and behavioral development
Communicate regularly and transparently with the family/guardians regarding breakthroughs and challenges.
Foster independence, self-advocacy, and life skills in the student.
Utilize special facilities, assistive technology, and other learning resources effectively.
Support transitions between activities or settings (e.g., home, therapy sessions, school).
Making use of special facilities and/or equipment
Job Specifications and Qualifications
Minimum two (2) years of experience teaching students with special needs
Certificate, Diploma in Special Needs Education.
Valid teaching certification/licensure
Knowledge of sign language is an added advantage.
Key Competencies
Empathetic, patient, and resilient
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Adaptable and able to respond flexibly to changing needs
Organized and able to prioritize tasks under pressure
Innovative, Creative, resourceful, and solution-oriented
Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills
Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity
Skilled in using assistive technology and educational tools