Aldar Academies is currently seeking a Special Education Teacher at West Yas Academy on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\xe2\x80\x99s leading school group.

West Yas Academy opened in September 2016 providing high quality education to the Emirate. The children are taught the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum \xe2\x80\x93 tailored to be meaningful to children attending the school, alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium and outdoor play areas.
We provide a warm, friendly and supportive environment where students enjoy learning and achieving in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The purpose of this post is to contribute to the Department as a team player through collaboration and the development of best pedagogical practices. Teachers at West Yas Academy are responsible to have overall responsibility for maximizing learning opportunities for all students within the Department; teachers will have a positive impact on the whole school development through the delivery of high-quality outcomes for all students.

General Responsibilities:
Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy\xe2\x80\x99s improvement plan and self-evaluation form
Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
Comply with the academy\xe2\x80\x99s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal

Comply with the academy\xe2\x80\x99s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times
Attend all staff briefings/Professional Development Activities

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Preparation, Teaching and Lesson Management. Teach allocated students by supporting their planning and teaching to achieve outstanding progression of learning through:
Create a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and Teaching by serving as a pedagogical coach and mentor of faculty in line with the school\xe2\x80\x99s performance management framework
Identifying clear learning objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to define appropriate activities for the pupils in relation to the curriculum
Assess children who have long or short-term learning difficulties and work with colleagues to identify individual pupils\' special needs
Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
Identifying SEN or very able students
Liaise with other professionals, such as social workers, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and educational psychologists
Teach either individuals or small groups of pupils within, or outside, the class
Prepare lessons and resources
Work closely with parents and guardians
Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning \xe2\x80\x93 matched to need
Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
Evaluating own and others teaching critically to improve effectiveness
Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
Mark and monitor students\' work and set targets for progress
Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to \xe2\x80\x98add value
Assess and record students\' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning and recognize the level at which the student is achieving
Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures
Prepare and present informative reports to parents

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Special Education/Inclusive Education or any post-graduate qualification such as SENDCO Postgraduate Qualification
Professional Teaching Qualification
Relevant recent professional development that qualifies the candidate for this post

Minimum Experience:
Minimum of 3 years experience

Job specific knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum, assessment and compliance would be advantageous

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
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