Job Description

Salary:
Competitive tax-free salary, school accommodation / housing allowance, medical insurance, visa, annual flight allowance, more Job type:
Full Time, Permanent Apply by:
15 December 2024

Job overview
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Taaleem is looking for a qualified, enthusiastic, and passionate SEN Teacher to join Dubai Schools Al Barsha campus in April 2025.

### Dubai Schools


The Dubai Schools Mission is to be a Beacon of Academic Excellence. Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, we work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. We offer an American education that will be guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values which will foster future-ready graduates, driven by pride and tolerance.


The main objective of the Dubai Schools Al Barsha, Al Khawaneej and Nad al Sheba Projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai's aspiration to have 100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools.

Primary Purpose of Job:


This position is responsible for developing teaching plans according to students' learning needs, and searching for activities and resources that can be easily adapted to each child's educational requirements. Collaborate with school counselors, occupational therapists, psychologists, and parents to help children develop and socialize. Responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities. Modify the existing curriculum on basic subjects (e.g. math, writing) to meet each student's learning requirements and build individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs. Discuss with parents and support staff about the important matters that might impede students' progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head of department and SENCo.
• Undertake initial assessments for students, identify individual learning needs and ensure that all learners have appropriate Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom in their English/Math lessons and make sure that they are able to access the curriculum.
• To provide support to students with multiple barriers to learning including:
• Autistic Spectrum
• Specific Learning Difficulties
• Behaviour difficulties (EBD/ADHD/ADD)
• Hearing impairment
• Speech and language difficulties
• Students who require assistive technology
• Contribute to the overall ethos/ work/ aims of the school.
• Attend team and staff meetings.
• Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the head of department or line manager.
• Implement efficient and effective entry assessments when needed.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
• Providing a safe and stimulating environment that facilities learning.
• Taking part in all training courses provided by the school.
• Working closely with the class teacher in identifying children and setting targets.
• Sourcing equipment and resources.
• Writing termly reports and identifying next steps.
• Sharing knowledge and modeling to TAs and CTs so they can administer programs for individual children with identified special educational needs.
• Implement agreed learning activities/ teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/ needs.
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To continuously develop your own role, taking responsibility for identifying and addressing training and professional development needs.

Position Requirements:

Education: A bachelor's degree in special education or relevant subject area and recognised teaching qualification or license.

Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in similar role

Requirements and skills:

• Excellent command of English
• Experience in dealing or teaching children with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• A special education certification or working towards the certification is preferred.
• Successful teaching experience with needs students would be an asset.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to establish a strong rapport with students, families and school personnel.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Display a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Knowledge of computers and applicable software
• Ability to provide personal care for a student with intensive needs.
• Ability to handle physically/emotionally demanding children (i.e. aggressive, hyperactive students)

What We Offer


Teaching Staff are offered two-year contracts, which can be extended by further periods of up to two years, on the recommendation of the Principal.


Salaries are awarded on the basis of experience and qualifications and will be appointed to a specific point on the Dubai Schools' salary scale. We regularly review our salary scales, which are structured to enable ongoing development and progression.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary

•Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.•



About Taaleem
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Taaleem
PO Box 76691, 1st Floor Century Plaza, Jumeira Road, Jumeira 1
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

+971 349 8806### About Taaleem



Taaleem is the second largest provider of education in the region and a group that has an absolute focus on education. As a Taaleem teacher, you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means 'education' in Arabic) was established in 2004 and now has over 27,000 students attending our diverse portfolio of international schools, pre-schools and public-private partnership schools across the UAE. With quality at the forefront of our offering, we tailor each project to answer the specific educational requirements of a wide range of families by offering top international curricula including British, American, the International Baccalaureate and our custom early childhood programme.



Taaleem is also one of the Middle East's leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.



Taaleem seeks to raise the educational standards in the region. The combined experience of its core team of senior education leaders in international education policy, operations and global management best practices means Taaleem is well positioned to ensure the creative of truly exceptional schools that satisfy the most comprehensive and exacting education developmental requirements.


### Taaleem is committed to:


• Equipping children in the region holistically with the skills, knowledge and character to compete globally
• Offering a comprehensive range of outstanding international curricula
• Designing, building and managing the best educational facilities
• Creating and implementing benchmark educational initiatives
• Nurturing educational excellence through the attraction, retention and development of the best educators
• Continuously evaluating and improving standards across our schools
• Establishing our schools as valued cornerstones of their communities



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### Opportunities at Taaleem



The Taaleem family of schools are a truly values-driven organisation and always happy to receive applications from 'outstanding' teachers, including KG, Early Years and Primary and Secondary Specialists. We are also looking to hear from experienced professionals interested in joining our support functions within our schools and Central Office.



We recruit the very best international teachers who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring young minds and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents. Due to our rigorous approvals systems in the UAE please be aware of the requirements for teachers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Candidates must hold a recognised teaching qualification, e.g. Bachelor's of Education or PGCE to gain KHDA and ADEK approval.



### History of Taaleem



The origins of Taaleem began in 2004 when Beacon Education, a school management company was set up to develop and run high quality education projects. Beacon Education was created to meet the need for top-quality schools as the region's population continues to grow.



Our first schools opened in September 2005 and two years later, His Excellency Nasser Hassan Al-Shaikh, Chairman of the Board of Taaleem, spearheaded a major ongoing investment in Beacon Education by National Bonds, a Dubai-based private joint stock company with around 50% ownership by the Government of Dubai.



Taaleem is the assumed name through which we will continue to deliver our promise to inspire students and help them to identify and develop their passions and talents.