Female Early Childhood Inclusion Teacher

Female Early Childhood Inclusion Teacher

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies are leading US-curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, delivering outstanding education for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The schools' reputations for high-quality education, outstanding facilities, and innovative use of technology are well established in the UAE.

Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls (SZPAG) is a dynamic and inclusive educational institution committed to providing a nurturing environment where every student can thrive. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in our approach to education, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to reach their full potential.

Role Overview: The Early Childhood Inclusion Teacher supports students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN's) in Pre-KG to Grade 1, ensuring equitable access to learning in an inclusive environment. This role involves collaborating with classroom teachers, therapists, Inclusion Learning Assistants, Individual Assistants, and parents/guardians to implement individualized, developmentally appropriate interventions. The Inclusion Teacher is also responsible for applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and adaptive teaching strategies to create a flexible and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized learning strategies that promote academic, social-emotional, and physical development.
• Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure lessons provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression.
• Adapt teaching strategies, classroom materials, and learning environments to meet diverse student needs.
• Utilize adaptive teaching approaches to ensure instruction is flexible and responsive to students' abilities.
• Use play-based and multisensory approaches to support language development, motor skills, and self-regulation.
• Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and modify interventions based on student data.

• Provide training, guidance, and support to Inclusion Learning Assistants, ensuring they effectively implement interventions and accommodations.
• Oversee and coordinate ILAs' roles in supporting student engagement and inclusion within the classroom.
• Work with therapists (speech and language, occupational, and behavioral) to integrate therapy goals into classroom activities.
• Collaborate with Individual Assistants to ensure they provide appropriate support while fostering student independence.
• Guide ILAs and Individual Assistants in applying effective differentiation, communication strategies, and behavior management techniques.

• Build strong collaborative relationships with parents and guardians, ensuring they are informed and actively involved in their child's learning.
• Conduct regular meetings and workshops to provide families with strategies to support learning at home.
• Maintain consistent, transparent communication, offering updates on student progress, interventions, and accommodations.

• Engage in continuous professional development in inclusive education, assistive technology, UDL, and intervention strategies.
• Actively contribute to school-wide inclusion initiatives, professional learning communities, and staff training.
• Stay informed about best practices in early intervention and inclusive education, implementing strategies aligned with ADEK guidelines.

Please note: Candidates who do not meet the below criteria will not be considered for this role

To be considered for the role you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Special Education OR PGCE or equivalent qualification in Education and a SEN Diploma.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in Early Childhood SEN teaching.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

If you would like to apply for this position, please submit the application form and your CV via the TES portal, along with a letter of application outlining your career so far and ambitions within the education profession.

We Offer:

• Renewable fixed-term contract for 2 years.
• Highly competitive tax-free salary.
• Annual housing allowance.
• Comprehensive international health insurance.
• Annual flight allowance.

Due to the unique nature of our school, we can only accept applications from female candidates.

To learn more about our school, please follow this link: Home - SZPA

Company Industry

• Education
• Training
• Teaching

Department / Functional Area

• Teaching
• Education

Keywords

• Female Early Childhood Inclusion Teacher (Pre-KG To Grade 1)