Special Needs Teacher (Nakaseke Christian Primary School)

Job Description

Reports to: Head Teacher Location: Nakaseke, Uganda Position Type: Full-time Start Date: May 2025

Job Summary:

We are looking for a special education teacher with genuine enthusiasm for supporting students with special needs, helping them to reach their full potential. You must have familiarity with learning disabilities, knowledgeable about pupil support like Individual Education Plans (IEPs). You will have the opportunity to serve God by serving unique pupils common with a variety of needs and make a difference by solving a new puzzle every time it shows up. You will assist in the evaluation and identification of pupils who need the support of the special education program, encourage individualized instructions and monitoring learning progress of a special needs pupil in a regular classroom.

Key Outputs (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Identification and communication:
• Identify, track, assess, report and recommend pupils with special needs.
• Develop and implement individualized plans for each identified learner, continually assess performance and track progress.
• Support fellow teachers, parents/guardians and pupils to understand the God given value of pupils with special education needs, encourage them to support these pupils.
• Teach your subjects while formulating plans which have coherence and relevance to the needs of the pupils.
• Plan one-on-one or small group lessons to provide intensive instruction on identified needs.
• Take into account the differing abilities of pupils and differentiate work accordingly.
• Work with the social workers team to help support pupils in accomplishing counselling.
• Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests and assignments which will help students perform at a higher capacity.
• creating and assigning various assessments for students including tests, quizzes, essays and projects.
• Maintain a tidy, clean and orderly classroom.
• Create a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
• Ensure that all pupils are known by name and that the classroom atmosphere is positive at all times.
• Taking part in organization meetings and adhere to policy.
• Prepare periodic progress reports and termly report cards.
• Attending and leading parent-teacher meetings and regularly communicating with parents through paperwork and phone calls which helps both the parent and the teacher understand each student’s learning needs and the external factors affecting the student’s educational
• Supervise classes and teach students to follow the school’s moral codes and behaviors.
• Understanding child psychology and how they behave in school environment, identifying students whose behavioral patterns might negatively affect them and other learners.

Qualifications:

• A Diploma in Special Needs Education or relevant experience in place thereof.
• Grade III teaching certificate, anything more is an added advantage.
• Two years work experience in a reputable school.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, and 3 references to jobs.ug@simoneskids.com before 31st July 2025. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.