Inclusive Education Field Staff

Position : 1 Inclusive Education Field Staff
Duration : 12 months including probation period
Expected starting date : March 2017
Duty Station : Jerusalem


Terre des Hommes Italia (TDH It) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children against all forms of violence or abuse and guaranteeing their right to health, education and life. TDH It, which is part of the TDH International Federation, is currently working in 20 countries worldwide, carrying out humanitarian interventions and development projects in the sectors of education, mother and child health, income generation, water and sanitation, child protection and rehabilitation, to the benefit of thousands of children, their families and communities. 

 

TDH It works in Palestine since 2000, and it has implemented several educational, health and psycho-social interventions together with its National Partners and with Local Authorities in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

In May 2016, TDH It has started the 3-year project ‘Valuing diversity: inclusive education intervention for East Jerusalem children’, (ENI/2015/359-883) co-funded by the European Commission (main donor), UEFA Foundation for Children and Terre des Hommes Italia, which aim is promoting inclusive policies, practices and culture in 10 Awqaf schools located in East Jerusalem.


Within the frame of its activities, TDH It is looking for:


1 Inclusive Education Field Staff (IEFS) – full time


The IEFS will be part of an educational team that promotes inclusive practices within the schools and in the community.

He/she will be committed to helping children with  additional needs and difficulties overcome any barrier to learning and to promoting the early recognition of signs of difficulties and additional needs; they will coach and inspire teachers, learning support staff and other professionals  in  targeted  schools  to  identify  and  deploy  team  resources  in  effective  and creative ways, and meet the requirements of individual children.

Qualifications and experience:

-A Degree in Special/Inclusive Education, Education.
-At least 5 years’ work experience in schools or other educational settings, especially with upper basic level (fifth to ninth grades).
-Experience in teachers couching and coordination roles will be an asset
-Competence and a solid commitment towards promoting inclusion, the principles of development and the organizational goals of TDH It
-Knowledge of models of learning and principles of effective teaching, assessment of learning and AEN strategies
-Sound organizational skills and ability to work as part of a team and to interact with diverse stakeholders
-Good communication skills and capacity to build consensus and promote the implementation of a shared vision
 
Language and Computer skills:

-Fluency in written and spoken Arabic;
-Fluency in spoken English and excellent skills in written English, especially for reporting purposes;
-Good computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Interested  candidates  with  relevant  education  and  experience  are  encouraged  to  send  their  CV, a cover letter, and the contact details of at least three professional references which can be contacted  immediately  to

[email protected]

indicating as subject PAL-IEFS-2017

Applications must be received no later than 20th February 2017


TDH It is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant will receive less favorable treatment on grounds of gender, race, nationality, color, ethnic origin, sexuality, class, disability, health status, marital status, responsibility for dependents, religion or belief, and age.


We apologize in advance as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Pre-selected candidates are asked to avail themselves for an interview, which will take place in Jerusalem between February 23rd and February 28th 2017.

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