Learning Support Coordinator

4407BRLearning Support CoordinatorAga Khan AcademiesThe positionThe Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status.

The Learning Support Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based interventions for students with specific learning difficulties and neurodiversities, ensuring academic excellence and inclusion across our Junior School. Duty & ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute tiered intervention systems for students with learning differencesWork to identify students with additional support needs to ensure their needs are met. Implement Universal Design for Learning principles and integrate assistive technology to support core subjects. Develop matrices detailing accommodations for math, literacy and science. Contribute to the creation of a differentiated programme that both challenges and meets the needs of all students.

Develop strong relationships with parents and caregivers, ensuring a collaborative approach to student support. Serve as the liaison between the school and external specialists, including psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists. Conduct reviews with teachers to adjust intervention intensity, modify instructional strategies, and recommend subject-specific accommodations. Assist with the transition of students from PYP to MYP, which includes leading parent meetings, documenting the meetings and tracking the student’s progress. The requirementsA minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University preferably in special educational needs / inclusive education.

Should have an internationally recognized teaching qualification or a BEd /MEdAt least 5 years teaching experience in special educational needs. Certification in specialized methodologies Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external specialists. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. SectorSocial DevelopmentAbout The AgencyThe Aga Khan Academies is an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay. The Aga Khan Academies' foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society.

Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with beautiful facilities, the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma Programme and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003. This was followed by an Academy in Hyderabad, India in 2011, Maputo, Mozambique in 2013 and Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2022. More information. . . RegionEastern AfricaLocationKenyaSalarySalary and package to attract the best candidateJob Expires28-Aug-2025