International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – hiring Special Educational Needs Coordinator

DUTIES

A. Program Coordination & Student Support

• Establish and manage the school’s Inclusion and Learning Support Department.
• Identify, assess, and track students with special educational needs, learning difficulties, or gifted/talented requirements.
•  Develop, implement, and regularly review Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Student Support Plans in partnership with teachers and parents.
•  Maintain an accurate, confidential SEND register and ensure compliance documentation is up to date.
• Collect and interpret assessment data for students with SEND to monitor progress and raise achievement targets.

B.  Staff & Faculty Collaboration

• Work closely with classroom and subject teachers to adapt general curricula and differentiate instruction.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training opportunities for Teaching Assistants (TAs) and general education teachers on inclusive best practices.
•  Advise the Head of School and Director of Studies on resource allocation, budgeting, and priority equipment/intervention needs.
•  Ensure all school staff recognize and fulfill their shared responsibilities toward inclusive education.

C.   Parent & Community Engagement

•       Act as the primary point of contact for families of vulnerable or neurodivergent students.
•      Support parents in understanding, accepting, and managing their child’s developmental and behavioral needs.
•     Coordinate multi-disciplinary external specialists, medical advisors, or educational psychologists when necessary.
•      Participate in parent-teacher consultation evenings and report regularly on student development.

QUALIFICATION

Master’s Degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, or a related field is required. An internationally recognized qualification or training in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or school counseling is also required, alongside a minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a SEND Coordinator, Learning Support Teacher, or School Counselor.

COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate must have:

•  Prior experience working within an International Baccalaureate (IB) or International School environment.
•   Experience operating in a multi-cultural or developing-country context is an added advantage.
•  Strong ICT skills – proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and school database systems.
•  High level of empathy, discretion, confidentiality, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

REMUNERATION

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.