The Deborah Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Ethiopian youth with mental disabilities through support in the areas of education, health, and policy advocacy.

Summary:

The Main Classroom Teachers responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program of activities that will promote the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of each student in kindergarten, elementary grade levels, life skills, and vocational programs. The Main Classroom Teacher oversees the Assistant Teachers who work in their respective classrooms.

Responsibilities:

• Create a Lesson Plan that enables each student to meet their learning objectives.
• Prepare lesson materials and resources in such a way that they will be effective regardless of a student’s disability.
• Choose and apply instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for the teaching and learning activities.
• Facilitating lessons in a manner that will be effective despite a student’s disability.
  utilize games, music, books, art, technology and other resources to teach basic skills and foster student development.
• Change up the way of teaching in order to accommodate the requirements and interests of various students.
• Create a positive and appropriate classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Develop and implement a suitable classroom management system
• Establish and create rules for acceptable behavior.
• Apply and follow up on approved disciplinary interventions.
• Encourage cooperative social behavior through games and activities.
• Observe, evaluate and record children’s social and academic progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to parents, guardians and administration.
• Plan and order classroom equipment and supplies.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are clean and safe.
• Collaborate with other staff members to promote the general health of the school.
• Perform required administrative duties including attending staff meetings.
• Uphold the school code of conduct and all school policies, rules and procedures in a supportive and positive manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School and Special needs Head.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in education.
• Previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of teaching practices for students with special needs.
• Specialization in Special Education would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of current educational and instructional methodologies and techniques
• Knowledge of theories and practices of early child development
• Knowledge of State, local and Federal regulations that apply to students and education

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Communication and market fluency
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Skill in Planning and organizing
• Have a good Problem-solving skills
• Patience and stress tolerance
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Being Creativity

Essential

• Deep understanding of the job.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Dedication