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Student Support Coordinator

Aga Khan Education Services (Akes)

full time Nairobi Posted 2 days ago

The requirements**

Qualifications and Experience****

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited university (post-graduate degree in Education is an added advantage)

  • Registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and in good standing (candidates currently in Kenya must have TSC registration)

  • At least 3–5 years of progressive teaching experience, including experience in a leadership or coordination role

  • Demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse learning needs and developing intervention/academic and behavioral support plans

  • Good understanding of and experience in curriculum management, design, implementation, and evaluation

  • Understanding of 21st Century education practices and strategies for raising students' achievement

  • Experience in the developing world and Africa is highly desirable

  • Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders with good interpersonal skills

Key Skills and Competencies**

  • Strong instructional coaching and mentoring skills

  • Ability to use data effectively to identify needs and track progress

  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills (teachers, parents, school leaders)

  • Strong communication and facilitation skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple schools and teams

  • High level of organization, initiative, and professional integrity

  • Identification – Develop and oversee systems to identify students requiring support, using assessment data and school-based evidence.

  • Teacher Training – Lead a structured professional development programme focused on differentiated instruction and inclusive pedagogy; model, team-teach, observe, and coach teachers to strengthen classroom practice.

  • Student Support – Provide guidance and support for both students with learning differences and high-achieving (gifted and talented) learners; deliver individualized and small-group interventions within and beyond the classroom.

  • Target Setting and Monitoring – Establish systems for setting targets, tracking progress, and evaluating impact at student, class, and school levels; promote effective use of data to inform teaching and interventions.

  • Individual Education Plans – Oversee development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); facilitate collaborative meetings with teachers and parents; champion student advocacy and inclusive practices.

  • Intervention – Design and implement targeted interventions for literacy and numeracy development.

  • Gifted and Talented – Provide consultations and appropriate interventions and support for students identified as gifted and talented.

  • Home-School Partnership – Build strong partnerships with parents by guiding and empowering them to support their children’s learning; provide clear communication around student needs and progress.

  • Technology – Lead the adoption and integration of assistive and adaptive technologies; keep up to date on developments in the field.

  • Resources – Curate and maintain a repository of high-quality learning support resources (physical and online) for teachers and students.

  • Professional Development – Keep up to date on curriculum developments and trends in learning disabilities; upskill staff as appropriate.