The Inclusion Officer will ensure the inclusivity of project activities and that children with disabilities are sufficiently supported through a Twin-Track Approach. They will be knowledgeable of up-to-date principles and techniques of identifying and supporting students with disabilities as well as their caregivers. They will also provide capacity building for relevant stakeholders.
Inclusion Officer (National position)
Principali compiti e responsabilità
1. Multi-tiered System of Support
• Identify the most effective teaching approaches and screening tools for children with disabilities;
• Evaluate and confirm referred cases in coordination with teachers and caregivers;
• Monitor teaching activities to ensure that the needs of children with disabilities are met;
• Support and supervise teachers in the implementation of appropriate accommodations/adaptations and formulation of Individualized Education Plans;
• Monitor progress of children with disabilities and discuss supplementary support with educators and caregivers;
• Collect data, maintain records, and report on children’s progress, challenges presented, and recommendations;
• Liaise with AVSI Child Protection Officers for safe identification and referrals.
2. Training and Capacity Building:
• Support teachers in planning differentiated instruction that cater to individual needs and remove learning barriers;
• Design and deliver AVSI Education staff and teachers on disability inclusion practices;
• Provide coaching and support to the Education staff during the implementation of parental engagement and awareness sessions;
• Support the outreach team in the delivery of developed tools that send inclusive key messages and initiate early screening.
3. Knowledge Management, Communication and Reporting:
• Submit internal and external quantitative and qualitative reports;
• Coordinated regularly with the Equity & Inclusion Specialist;
• Contribute to narrative reports for donors describing inclusion activities;
• Support in writing success stories and developing communication content related to inclusive education;
• Track and report relevant project indicators in collaboration with the MEAL department;
• Follow-up on external referrals throughout projects and upon completion.
4. Specialized Services
• Identify and map service providers throughout Lebanon;
• Assign appropriate specialized services and assistive devices needed for children with disabilities;
• Identify and select qualified service providers for intervention;
• Prepare and track budget forecasts;
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams for intervention including the child, therapists, teachers, and caregivers;
• Support specialists to ensure that intervention is provided in safe and culturally sensitive environments for vulnerable populations.
5. Coordination and Representation:
• Build networks and coordinate with public schools, ministry representatives, international and local organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to identify referral pathways and align inclusive practices;
• Participate in Education Department meetings;
• Represent AVSI in Inclusion related meetings, conferences, workshops, and other events.
Requisiti essenziali
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field;
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in the field of special education, psycho-educational intervention, or disability inclusion;
• English B2, French or Italian is a plus.
Competenze ed esperienze richieste
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong documentation, research, and report-writing skills.