Special Education Needs Teacher - Immediate Start

The Position
Aldar Education is on the lookout for a talented Special Education Needs Teacher. This opening is situated at ADNOC School - Madinat Zayed Campus.

ADNOC Schools implement the Massachusetts State Curriculum within exceptional facilities located in both Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of the Abu Dhabi Emirate. The Massachusetts Curriculum is recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective educational frameworks in the United States, boasting strong affiliations with renowned higher education institutions such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduates from ADNOC Schools earn the American High School Diploma, which serves as the standard qualification for admission into US colleges and universities.

This represents a thrilling opportunity to become part of the esteemed Aldar family of schools and to contribute to the advancement of Abu Dhabi's premier educational group.

Ideal candidates will resonate with our core values and ethos, demonstrating a sincere understanding and appreciation of the region's cultural values.

Key Responsibilities:
• Fostering a learning environment that promotes exceptional teaching practices
• Establishing clear teaching and learning goals
• Designing tasks that engage students and maintain high levels of interest
• Setting appropriate and challenging expectations
• Defining clear objectives that build on prior achievements
• Recognizing students with special educational needs or exceptional abilities and ensuring their requirements are met through differentiated instruction
• Structuring lessons effectively to maintain pace, motivation, and challenge
• Utilizing assessment strategies to enhance learning
• Analyzing performance data and key indicators to inform lesson planning and provide differentiated instruction
• Upholding discipline in line with the school's 'Behaviour for Learning Policy' and promoting positive behaviors related to punctuality, conduct, work standards, and homework
• Employing a range of teaching methods to:
i. Tailor the approach to content, organize information, highlight key ideas, and use appropriate terminology
ii. Facilitate effective questioning, actively listen to students, and address errors and misconceptions
iii. Choose suitable learning resources and cultivate study skills through the library, ICT, and other educational technologies
• Evaluating the achievement of learning objectives and using this information to refine specific teaching aspects
• Grading student assignments at least bi-weekly and setting progress targets
• Leveraging performance data to inform planning and ensure continued value-added learning and teaching
• Systematically assessing and recording student progress, maintaining records to verify understanding and completion, monitor strengths and areas for improvement, inform planning, and recognize student achievement levels
• Conducting assessments as required by examination bodies, departmental protocols, and school policies
• Preparing and delivering informative reports to parents
• Participating in subject development through the creation, review, and updating of curriculum plans and teaching schemes
• Keeping subject knowledge current through continuous professional development and professional reading
• Attending relevant professional development workshops
• Assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or Vice Principal as needed.

Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, you must be a fully qualified teacher with:
• A passion for and dedication to education
• A Bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education or a related field, along with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification and a minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching experience
• Familiarity with the American curriculum
• A commitment to a comprehensive enrichment program
• Recent involvement in extracurricular activities
• Respect for all members of the school community
• Experience working with students for whom English is an additional language
• A positive, solution-oriented approach to professional life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services or Police check

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV, including the details of two referees, as supporting documents via the TES website.

WHAT WE OFFER
Aldar Education is a network of innovative, child-centered schools in the UAE. We cater to over 22,000 students across our owned and managed institutions, and as our organization expands, we seek to attract highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated educators.

We offer a competitive salary package that includes medical coverage, flights, furnished accommodation, and an education allowance for children. Our forward-thinking approach to learning benefits both students and staff, with a strong emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training. Successful candidates will gain access to a broad network of professionals and opportunities to lead and mentor others while advancing their own growth.

Aldar Education is eager to connect with like-minded, innovative school leaders ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities we present.

This job description is not exhaustive. Aldar Education retains the right to modify this description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We also support our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals to apply.

While we would love to consider all applicants, due to the high volume of applications and our thorough selection process, only those shortlisted will be contacted within 10 business days.

Aldar Education and ADNOC Schools prioritize the safety of children and young people; therefore, any job offer will be contingent upon relevant medical checks and clearances from appropriate safeguarding authorities.