Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Lilongwe Academy International School (TLAIS) is an international private school, conveniently situated in Area 47/4 Lilongwe behind Silver Stadium. The school is founded on the firm belief that every child is unique, but all children need excellent education and motivation of their spirit, mind and body to be well developed as future responsible citizens and leaders. Hence the motto “Academic Excellence and Beyond!” Its mission is to achieve distinction and excellence in academic performance, sports, conduct and be exemplary in preserving our culture and perfect life skills.

Responsibilities or duties

Specific Duties

Curriculum Interpretation

• Interprets and implements the Cambridge International Education (CIE) Curriculum Frameworks while adapting learning programmes to meet the diverse educational needs of learners requiring additional support.
• Prepares schemes of work, lesson plans and records in accordance with the Academy's policy, ensuring that differentiated learning strategies are incorporated.

Pedagogics

• Applies appropriate teaching pedagogics as recommended by Cambridge International Education (CIE).
• Uses differentiated instructional approaches to support learners with diverse learning needs.
• Demonstrates teaching guided by the eight (8) Cambridge Teacher Standards.

Assessment

• Assesses learners using appropriate assessment methods that recognise individual learning needs.
• Develops and administers valid and reliable assessments and monitors learner progress.
• Maintains accurate records of learners' performance and prepares reports in accordance with Academy policy.
• Collaborates with parents, teachers and other professionals to develop appropriate intervention strategies for learners.

Class Management

• Maintains a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Promotes positive learner behaviour in accordance with the Academy's Code of Conduct.
• Ensures that learners receive appropriate support to maximise their academic, social and emotional development.

Any Other Duty

• Performs any other relevant duty as assigned by the Academy.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Person Specification

• A Bachelor's Degree in Special Needs Education, Inclusive Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology with Special Education, or a Bachelor of Education specialising in Special Needs Education.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supporting learners with:
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Dyslexia
  • Dyscalculia
  • Dysgraphia
  • Speech and Language Difficulties
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
  • Gifted and Talented learners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong assessment, monitoring and reporting skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction effectively and develop appropriate learner support strategies.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• Empathy, patience, resilience and a learner-centred approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience needed

• A minimum of three (2) years' teaching experience working with learners with special educational needs.

• Interprets and implements the Cambridge International Education (CIE) Curriculum Frameworks while adapting learning programmes to meet the diverse educational needs of learners requiring additional support.
• Prepares schemes of work, lesson plans and records in accordance with the Academy's policy, ensuring that differentiated learning strategies are incorporated.
• Applies appropriate teaching pedagogics as recommended by Cambridge International Education (CIE).
• Uses differentiated instructional approaches to support learners with diverse learning needs.
• Demonstrates teaching guided by the eight (8) Cambridge Teacher Standards.
• Assesses learners using appropriate assessment methods that recognise individual learning needs.
• Develops and administers valid and reliable assessments and monitors learner progress.
• Maintains accurate records of learners' performance and prepares reports in accordance with Academy policy.
• Collaborates with parents, teachers and other professionals to develop appropriate intervention strategies for learners.
• Maintains a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Promotes positive learner behaviour in accordance with the Academy's Code of Conduct.
• Ensures that learners receive appropriate support to maximise their academic, social and emotional development.
• Performs any other relevant duty as assigned by the Academy.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong assessment, monitoring and reporting skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction effectively and develop appropriate learner support strategies.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• Empathy, patience, resilience and a learner-centred approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Special Needs Education, Inclusive Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology with Special Education, or a Bachelor of Education specialising in Special Needs Education.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supporting learners with:
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Dyslexia
  • Dyscalculia
  • Dysgraphia
  • Speech and Language Difficulties
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
  • Gifted and Talented learners