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Head of Inclusion

Reports to: Head of School/ Elementary School Principal

Job Scope

The role of Head of Inclusion is to support and promote an inclusive culture throughout the school, enabling all students to achieve their best, overcoming barriers to learning and participation. The Head of Inclusion holds an important strategic role in the senior leadership team of the school. It entails co-ordinating appropriate provision for students with special needs and liaising with colleagues, parents and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

To lead the inclusion team as a whole
To support staff in understanding the learning needs of students with specific needs and the importance of raising their achievement through disseminating the most effective teaching approaches
To liaise with the inclusion team and teachers to ensure that appropriate provision is made for children across all areas of the curriculum
To work in close collaboration with the PYP coordinator
To coordinate and support the planning for the teaching and support of identified children
To maintain a record of identifying students with specific learning needs and tracking provisions being made
To provide guidance and assist teachers in identifying students with learning, behavioural, medical or emotional difficulties
To advise and co-ordinate detailed assessments when necessary
To advise and assist teachers and other members of staff in planning individual or group programmes for students who require extra provision
To monitor teaching and learning of students who have been identified as requiring specific support
To ensure that appropriate methods of assessing and recording student’s needs and progress are maintained
To keep informed of current developments by attending relevant courses,reading and study
To select equipment and materials for order within an agreed budget.
To liaise with other agencies including the school health service, speech therapists, etc
To organise and chair regular meetings to discuss the needs and progress of identified students
To organise and chair review meetings for parents to discuss the progress of individual students
To support and monitor (including performance management) the work of the inclusion team
To organise professional development opportunities for staff
In consultation with School Leadership constantly review and update all relevant policies.
To ensure inclusive practice and equality of opportunity for all.
To support the school’s vision and move the school towards excellence
To manage the inclusion team budget

Posted: March 2019

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Location	Muscat, Oman
Start Date	June 2019
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Monthly Salary	USD 4000 - 4500
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Tax Free Salary* as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point of time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same
Medical Insurance for employees only, EXCLUDING Dental and Prescription glass
Annual Airfare to home town in Economy class for employee, spouse and two children upto 18 years if they are on the school visa and staying with the employee
Relocation airfare provided at the beginning and end of contract for employee, spouse and two children up to 18 years
Relocation allowance provided only for employee at beginning and end of contract for additional 20 kgs over and above the airlines free baggage allowance
Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
30 days for candidates with less than 2 year contract
Candidates who start in January: 45 days full paid leave at the end of the second contract
Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School
The Visa/medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only. For dependents, employee has to bear the expenses
End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity
The employer will arrange for the employee to be picked up from the airport on arrival and taken to a guest house/ service apartment where they will be put up for a maximum period of one month, during which they will have to finalise their accomodation with the help of the school authorities
* The salary package is Cost to Company(CTC) - Tax free salary inclusive of HRA / Utilities, Lunch and Transport. If choose to stay in company provided accommodation then HRA would be deducted from the CTC

Benefits for international teachers applying from Oman

Tax Free Salary as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point of time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same.
Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School.
The medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only.
End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License Other Certification
Education Required	Master
Major	Special Education -Inclusion
Additional School Requirements
Professional Teaching Qualification preferred 6 years minimum experience as an inclusion /special needs teacher 2 years minimum experience in a leadership role preferred Successful international experience in inclusion in an IB School preferred Native English speaker Proficiency in any additional language is an advantage Competencies Exceptional leadership and communication skills Compassionate, innovative, highly motivated, resourceful and flexible Committed to ensuring high standards of teaching Inspiring trust and confidence in students and colleagues Demonstrate professionalism, commitment, integrity, strength of character and perseverance Inter-culturally aware with well developed interpersonal skills Outgoing and enthusiastic Display a strong work ethic

About the School

The new IB School aspires to be an Inclusive School of the highest educational standards that encourages learners to actualize their potential and become exemplary practitioners of inquiry, rigour, compassion, reflection and creativity. All students will be nurtured to achieve their best regardless of their background or levels of ability. It is an independent, co-educational and inclusive day school governed by an elite Board of Directors. The School serves the needs of local Omani community as well as the demands of an expanding international population for a quality education system and facilities. The school lays emphasis on promoting local language and culture. It will also offer Arabic Language Studies as a part of the Language Acquisition Programme. Islamic Studies Programme and the Social Studies will be taught in Arabic for the native Arabic speakers and for others who may want to opt for it. The school will follow the International Baccalaureate programme under the guidelines of the Ministry of Education, Government of Oman. It will provide holistic education focusing on all Areas of Development based on the philosophy of Pallavan Learning Systems and as governed by the Ministry of Education, Oman’s guidelines. Starting with Primary Years Programme in September 2019, the school will grow into a full-fledged school offering Middle Years and Diploma Programmes