Special Needs Teacher– Mombasa

Role Objective

Our client based in Mombasa is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teacher to provide personalized support for a child with care and learning needs. The successful candidate will foster the child's academic, social, and emotional growth. This role is suited to someone seeking a meaningful and challenging opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Create personalized learning goals based on the child's abilities, motor function, and communication style
• Teach basic academic concepts at the child's level (literacy, numeracy, or adapted curriculum)
• Help the child express needs, feelings, and choices effectively
• Safely assist with mobility or positioning as needed
• Teach self-care and daily living skills appropriate to the child's abilities
• Adapt the learning environment for safety, accessibility, and comfort
• Support social, emotional, and behavioral development
• Communicate regularly and transparently with family/guardians regarding breakthroughs and challenges
• Foster independence, self-advocacy, and life skills in the student
• Utilize special facilities, assistive technology, and other learning resources effectively
• Support transitions between activities or settings (e.g., home, therapy sessions, school)

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience teaching students with special needs
• Certificate or Diploma in Special Needs Education
• Valid teaching certification/licensure
• Knowledge of sign language (an added advantage)

Key Competencies

• Empathetic, patient, and resilient
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Adaptable and able to respond flexibly to changing needs
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks under pressure
• Innovative, creative, resourceful, and solution-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills