Special Educational Needs Coordinator

The Kindergarten is attended by children aged 3-5 years for five sessions per week either in the morning or afternoon session. The kindergarten follows the IB PYP Curriculum and is an IB PYP Authorised school.

Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Responsibilities

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator for the age group 3-5. This position will be full-time with two year renewable contract commencing August 2017.

• To coordinate support for students with Individual Needs (SEN, EAL) across the curriculum.
• To liaise with classroom teachers to support students in the mainstream classroom by providing in-class support, as well as planning, developing and delivering intervention programmes for individuals and small groups.
• To oversee planning, monitoring and recording progress for students with individual needs, maintaining students’ files and working with relevant staff to draw up supporting documentation such as Individual Education Plans.
• To support the admissions processes and student transition to primary school

Requirements

• A relevant degree and postgraduate qualification / internationally recognized teaching qualifications and experience in Special Educational Needs/Learning Support.
• A strong commitment to an inclusive approach to meeting the Special Educational Needs of all students.
• The ability to lead and inspire others and to manage others effectively.
• The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with teachers and other relevant professionals, parents and students.
• A sound knowledge of a range of special educational needs and strategies to support students’ learning across the curriculum.
• Experience of a range of assessment strategies for identifying students’ needs and supporting learning.
• A commitment to pastoral care within the school.
• A commitment to extra-curricular activities.

Salaries are dependent on qualification and years of experience.

Closing Date: 4 Feb 2017

For enquiries, please contact Jenny Wong at jenny.wong@esf.org.hk.
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ESF International Kindergarten (Wu Kai Sha)
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