Position Summary
The Student
Support Coordinator will provide system-wide leadership
for inclusive education and learning support across AKES, Kenya schools.
The role focuses on strengthening teachers’ capacity to
deliver responsive, differentiated pedagogy, while ensuring robust systems
are in place to identify, support, and monitor students with diverse learning
needs and high abilities.
Reporting to the Head of Academics, the role works closely with school leaders
and designated leads across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu to design,
implement, and sustain the AKES Student Support Framework.
The successful candidate will be an instructional leader and coach, modelling best practice, supporting teachers, and directly contributing to improved student outcomes in literacy, numeracy, and overall learning progress.
Key Responsibilities
Design
and facilitate/lead the implementation of an AKES, Kenya learning support
program, assessment mechanisms, and appropriate pedagogies to include:
- 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.
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
Impact of
the Role
Success in this role will be demonstrated
through:
- Improved student learning outcomes,
particularly in literacy and numeracy
- Increased teacher capacity in
differentiated and inclusive teaching practices
- Effective and consistent
implementation of the Student Support Framework across all schools
- Strengthened systems for early
identification and targeted intervention
How to
Apply
