Job Title: Inclusive Education Assistant (3 positions)
Organization: Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC)
Duty Station: Kyangwali, Rwamwanja, and Nakivale settlements, Uganda
Reports to: Inclusive Education Officer – National Level
About the Company:
Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC) is an indigenous childhood non–government organisation in Uganda established in 1985 committed to recognizing and equalizing the rights of children with disabilities. USDC’s main aim is to help children with disabilities and their families to access resources and opportunities to enable them achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives.
Job Summary: We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Inclusive Education Assistants (IEA)s to support the implementation of disability inclusive education activities in Kyangwali, Rwamwanja, and Nakivale settlements. The successful candidates will be guided by the Inclusive Education Officer (IEO) from the consortium technical lead on disability inclusion (DI)/Inclusive Education (IE) and the Programme Officer Inclusive Education of USDC based in Kampala. They will work closely with teachers, Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physiotherapists (PTs), community members, and children with disabilities to ensure inclusive education practices are integrated into school activities and communities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support Inclusive Education: Work with teachers to plan and deliver inclusive lessons for all learners, using inclusive teaching and learning methods. As needed, provide personalized support to learners with disabilities, including development and implementation of IEPs.”
- Work with the school-based OTs and PTs to ensure children receive and use appropriate support and assistive technologies to be enrolled and retained in inclusive schools.
- Capacity Building: Provide training and coaching to teachers, via partners, and where required directly (but in a partnership with the consortium partners), community members, and parents on disability inclusive education practices.
- Community Engagement: Engage with community members, parents, and children with disabilities to promote inclusive education and raise awareness on disability rights.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Collaborate with the Inclusive Education Officer, both Consortium and USDC, the PTs and OTs to monitor and evaluate project activities, identify areas for improvement, and provide feedback to stakeholders.
- Reporting: Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the USDC Programme Officer Inclusive Education, and other stakeholders when required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Qualifications: Diploma in Special Needs Education, Inclusive Education, or a related field.
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience working in inclusive education related field, preferably in humanitarian settings.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of disability inclusive education principles, practices, and tools.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Language: Fluency in local languages (e.g., Luganda, Kiswahili, Runyakitara) and English.
- Possession of the valid riding permit is a must.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Degree in Special Needs Education, Inclusive Education, or a related field.
- Experience working with children with disabilities, refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), or other vulnerable populations.
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and experienced occupational therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities, please submit your application, including:
- A cover letter (max.1 pages) outlining your experience, qualifications, and motivation for the role.
- An updated CV (max. 3 pages).
- Contact information of three professional referees.
Applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager, Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC), Plot 112 Owen Road, Mulago Hill Kampala, Uganda. Apply only by email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 14th April, 2025 at 23.59 Hours.
For all jobs advertised above: USDC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage persons with disabilities, women, and refugees to apply. We guarantee interviews for qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
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