The
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees invites
applications from qualified candidates for the posts of:
Education Specialist
(Special Needs Students) (For internal staff members only)
Type
of Appointment: Fixed Term
Deadline for Application:
29 April 2013
Vacancy Announcement
Number: 02-04-2013
Grade:13
Department/Division:
Education
JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate
for this job will be responsible for the provision of technical support towards
equitable inclusive quality education to all staff assigned to him/her in the
area and will monitor and support their professional development in cooperation
with the School Principal to enhance inclusive teaching and learning and promote
safe and effective learning environment in schools.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with
established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
Supports schools and
assists teachers directly through team/model, co-teaching (plan, teach, and
evaluate a lesson with the teacher seeking assistance), and class room
observation. Provides, explains, and demonstrates instructional resources and
materials, and monitors the implementation of up-to-date equitable inclusive
quality teaching methods and techniques at all schools he/she
supports;
Supports schools and
teachers in continuing professional development and school-based teacher
development programs, and advises on developing and implementing comprehensive,
professional development plans that are aligned with teachers’ competencies,
applying a coherent model of support, adult learning strategies and appropriate
models of technical support and research based practices;
Assists and advises the
School Principals in setting , implementing and evaluating their School
Development Plan, and coordinates continuing professional development needs for
all schools he/she supports to enhance school ethos and ensures that the needs
of the schools are met;
Provides support in
curriculum analysis and enrichment to meet the new curricular challenges and
innovations and the different aspects of inclusive education and advises on
identifying appropriate teaching and learning tools, materials and resources to
ensure that the needs of all students, teachers and schools are
met;
Works as a team member
and assists on quality assurance implementation to enhance inclusive educational
services against set standards and performance indicators for improving quality
of schools;
Supports teachers and schools in assessing and analyzing students’ achievement
by identifying different strategies for all learners in order to improve the
quality of teaching and learning;
Participates in preparing
for interviewing and selection of candidate for teaching posts to ensure
criteria applied, and the most qualified and capable teachers are hired; assists
Head Teachers/School Principals in the performance management of teachers in
relation to technical aspects;
Performs such other
duties as may be assigned.
PERSONAL &
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
A university degree from
a college or university recognized by UNRWA in the subject to be supported plus
at least one year of professional teacher training; OR
A university degree from
a college or university recognized by UNRWA in the subject to be supported plus
a higher Diploma or advanced degree in education;
At least eight years
satisfactory teaching experience in the subject he/she will
support.
Excellent command of
spoken and written Arabic;
Good command of spoken
and written English.
Knowledge of educational
theories and good practices, and teacher/school development;
Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with others in a team working
environment;
Demonstrated ability to
communicate both verbally and in writing;
Ability to work under
pressure and meet target deadlines;
Problem solving and
decision making skills;
Proficiency in the
standard Personal Computer applications used by the Agency;
Research and problem
solving skills in teaching and learning context;
Integrity and positive
attitude.
It is desirable to have
an advanced degree in a related subject; and possession of a valid driving
license.
The incumbent may be
required to work beyond the regular working hours.
CONDITIONS OF
SERVICE
Basic Salary: Monthly
basic salary $1,145.50; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 14%) and
monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
Contract Duration: Three
years including 1 year probation period.
Leave: 30 days annual
leave
Pension: Provident Fund
contribution
Other conditions of
service and benefits may apply.
EQUIVALENCY
Candidates
with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional
training and progressive work experience may also be considered
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