Position Summary
The Student Support Coordinator will provide system-wide leadership for inclusive education and learning support across AKES, Kenya schools. The role focuses on strengthening teachers' capacity to deliver responsive, differentiated pedagogy, while ensuring robust systems are in place to identify, support, and monitor students with diverse learning needs and high abilities.
Reporting to the Head of Academics, the role works closely with school leaders and designated leads across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu to design, implement, and sustain the AKES Student Support Framework.
The successful candidate will be an instructional leader and coach, modelling best practice, supporting teachers, and directly contributing to improved student outcomes in literacy, numeracy, and overall learning progress.
Key Responsibilities
Design and facilitate/lead the implementation of an AKES, Kenya learning support program, assessment mechanisms, and appropriate pedagogies to include:
Identification - Develop and oversee systems to identify students requiring support, using assessment data and school-based evidence.
Teacher Training - Lead a structured professional development programme focused on differentiated instruction and inclusive pedagogy; model, team-teach, observe, and coach teachers to strengthen classroom practice.
Student Support - Provide guidance and support for both students with learning differences and high-achieving (gifted and talented) learners; deliver individualized and small-group interventions within and beyond the classroom.
Target Setting and Monitoring - Establish systems for setting targets, tracking progress, and evaluating impact at student, class, and school levels; promote effective use of data to inform teaching and interventions.
Individual Education Plans - Oversee development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); facilitate collaborative meetings with teachers and parents; champion student advocacy and inclusive practices.
Intervention - Design and implement targeted interventions for literacy and numeracy development.
Gifted and Talented - Provide consultations and appropriate interventions and support for students identified as gifted and talented.
Home-School Partnership - Build strong partnerships with parents by guiding and empowering them to support their children's learning; provide clear communication around student needs and progress.
Technology - Lead the adoption and integration of assistive and adaptive technologies; keep up to date on developments in the field.
Resources - Curate and maintain a repository of high-quality learning support resources (physical and online) for teachers and students.
Professional Development - Keep up to date on curriculum developments and trends in learning disabilities; upskill staff as appropriate.
The requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited university (post-graduate degree in Education is an added advantage)
Registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and in good standing (candidates currently in Kenya must have TSC registration)
At least 3 - 5 years of progressive teaching experience, including experience in a leadership or coordination role
Demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse learning needs and developing intervention/academic and behavioral support plans
Good understanding of and experience in curriculum management, design, implementation, and evaluation
Understanding of 21st Century education practices and strategies for raising students' achievement
Experience in the developing world and Africa is highly desirable
Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders with good interpersonal skills
Key Skills and Competencies
Strong instructional coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to use data effectively to identify needs and track progress
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills (teachers, parents, school leaders)
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple schools and teams
High level of organization, initiative, and professional integrity
Impact of the Role
Success in this role will be demonstrated through:
Improved student learning outcomes, particularly in literacy and numeracy
Increased teacher capacity in differentiated and inclusive teaching practices
Effective and consistent implementation of the Student Support Framework across all schools
Strengthened systems for early identification and targeted intervention