International Consultant to Review Inclusive Education training materials and develop a training and support plan for teacher and school leader training to Improve Inclusive Education

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For every child, Education

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How can you make a difference? 

Under the supervision of the Chief of Education, provide support to Ministry of Education (MoE) on Reviewing Inclusive Education training materials and develop a training and support plan for teacher and school leader training to Improve Inclusive Education.

WORK ASSIGNMENT:

1. Review of existing inclusive education training materials and mapping of training already done in this field
2. Finalization of teacher training manual and materials in Tetum or Portuguese
3. Design of training and accompaniment plan
4. Creation of short teacher guidebook of concrete classroom strategies to use in the classroom in Tetum/Portuguese
5. Produce guidelines for Curriculum Cabinet regarding the use of modifications and  accommodations for assessment of students in Cycles 1 and 2 of Basic Education in Tetum or Portuguese
6. Develop standards for resource centers, if these are to be continued as an effective part of the Inclusive Education Strategy in Tetum or Portuguese.

DELIVERABLES:

1. Mapping of materials and trainings already given, with recommendations on how to move forward
2. Finalized teacher training manual and materials
3. Training and accompaniment plan developed and agreed upon between INFORDEPE and Inclusive Education Department
4. Teacher guidebook
5. Curriculum Assessment Modifications and Accommodations guidelines
6. Resource center standards.

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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Post-graduate degree in special education, psychology, or another relevant field
• Previous experience working directly with students with special educational needs, including with some experience with children with cognitive and/or psychological challenges
• Previous experience working directly with families of children with special needs preferred
• Previous experience working in resource-poor contexts, with experience working in Timor-Leste mandatory
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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