Head of Inclusion at Shining Hope For Communities

About the Role

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. As Head of Inclusion at Shining Hope For Communities in Nairobi, Kenya, you will lead transformational work to create an equitable, inclusive learning environment where all learners—especially those with diverse learning needs—can thrive.

Strategic Leadership for Inclusive Learning

• Co-create and uphold a powerful, equity-centered vision for inclusive learning at Sankoré, ensuring all learners—especially those with diverse learning needs—are supported to thrive
• Use data (student learning profiles, IEP progress, assessments, interventions, family and community feedback) and research to shape systems that continuously improve outcomes for learners with disabilities and learning differences
• Build and maintain sustainable structures—including documentation, intervention frameworks, referral systems, progress-monitoring tools, and inclusion practices—to ensure long-term impact and scalability
• Leverage strategic partnerships with specialists, therapists, community knowledge holders, and inclusive education networks to enrich support for learners and Learning Guides
• Lead efforts to position Sankoré as a national and regional model for inclusive, progressive, and equity-driven education

Inclusive Curriculum & Learning Design

• Lead the adaptation, design, and documentation of an inclusive curriculum that is accessible, rigorous, joyful, identity-affirming, and responsive to learners with diverse needs
• Ensure the curriculum integrates universal design for learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, multimodal approaches, individualized learning supports, and accommodations aligned with global best practices in inclusive education
• Ensure assessments reflect a whole-child approach and are meaningful, flexible, and responsive to learners' varied abilities, communication modes, and strengths
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to break down big ideas into accessible learning experiences across grade levels—ensuring barrier-free participation for all students
• Guide the selection of adaptive learning resources, assistive technologies, inclusive literature, and tools that reflect Sankoré's values