Learning Support Coordinator

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is the first of a network of 18-planned academies to be established across Africa, Europe, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. The Academies provide a world-class education to exceptional students who possess strong leadership potential, on a merit basis. Pluralism is a core value of the educational programme; the student body reflects marked diversity, and includes both national and international students from all socio-economic backgrounds. AKA Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering an IB curriculum that is locally rooted and globally relevant. Academy graduates consistently earn places and scholarships at the world’s top universities.

Exciting career opportunities await those who wish to make a difference. For further information please visit our website https://www.agakhanacademies.org/mombasa

The Learning Support Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based interventions for students with specific learning difficulties and neurodiversities, ensuring academic excellence and inclusion across our Junior School.

S/He will be responsible for:

• Design and execute tiered intervention systems for students with learning differences
• Work to identify students with additional support needs to ensure their needs are met.
• Implement Universal Design for Learning principles and integrate assistive technology to support core subjects.
• Develop matrices detailing accommodations for math, literacy and science.
• Contribute to the creation of a differentiated programme that both challenges and meets the needs of all students.
• Develop strong relationships with parents and caregivers, ensuring a collaborative approach to student support.
• Serve as the liaison between the school and external specialists, including psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists.
• Conduct reviews with teachers to adjust intervention intensity, modify instructional strategies, and recommend subject-specific accommodations.
• Assist with the transition of students from PYP to MYP, which includes leading parent meetings, documenting the meetings and tracking the student’s progress.

The successful candidate should have minimum a Bachelor’s degree preferably in special educational needs / inclusive education and must have an internationally recognized teaching qualification or a BEd /MEd. S/He must have at least 5 years teaching experience in special educational needs and a Certification in specialized methodologies 

In addition to the above qualifications, The successful candidate must be willing to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external specialists and posses strong communication skill

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students in its care. As an employer, the school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

The closing date for applications: 25 April 2025

Start date: 1 August 2025

Early applications will be considered 

Interested candidates should attach a letter of interest outlining their suitability for the job 

Being an intentionally diverse community, we welcome applications from qualified candidates from all cultural and educational backgrounds. Please note that only candidates who are shortlisted will be notified.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.akdn.org/careers