SEN Teacher (August 2025 Start)
Job details
Salary: Tax Free Competitive Salary & Benefits Package, Housing Allowance, Private Medical Insurance, Annual flights to your home country, Schooling Benefits for your Children and End of Service Gratuity Job type: Full Time, Permanent Start date: August 2025 Apply by: 15 February 2025
Job overview
The Hamilton International School, located in Doha, Qatar, has established itself as a leading educational institution since opening its doors in 2019. With a clear vision of "Igniting Passion, Purpose, and Potential," we provide a unique opportunity for educators to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking school community. Hamilton International School is fully accredited by NEASC and QNSA and offers the IB Diploma Programme, reflecting our dedication to providing a world-class education. Our school prides itself on a strong sense of community where every member feels valued and supported. Across the school we offer:- A bespoke international curriculum seamlessly aligned with American Common Core Standards.
- Personalized learning opportunities to support and challenge every student.
- Enriching extracurricular programs to develop well-rounded, resilient global citizens.
- Performing Arts: Home to the largest school theatre in Qatar, accommodating over 850 guests. Equipped with a full orchestra pit and advanced production facilities, the theatre supports a dynamic performing arts program.
- Sports Facilities: Featuring a 5G astro turf football pitch, a full-sized indoor basketball court, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, and an athletics track, promoting excellence in sports and physical education.
- Creative Spaces: Includes a large black box theatre, soundproof music rooms, and dedicated creative arts breakout rooms. These spaces foster innovation, collaboration, and exploration.
- Design Technology Suite and Science Labs: Well-equipped facilities for Design Technology, ICT, and science, supporting hands-on learning and technological innovation.
- Libraries: Interactive library spaces designed for collaboration and group work, nurturing a culture of inquiry and lifelong learning.
- Supporting students in a dedicated special needs classroom, ensuring that each student with special educational needs (SEN) is provided with the individualized support they need to fully engage with their learning. This involves tailoring teaching methods, materials, and activities to suit the unique learning styles and requirements of each student.
- Working closely with subject teachers and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment where students with SEN are able to participate meaningfully in all lessons, receive additional support when needed, and thrive academically and socially.
- To be involved in the IEP process for students with SEN. You will collaborate with the Inclusion Coordinator, teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and review Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) that are tailored to meet the specific needs of each student.
- To ensure that IEPs are implemented effectively in the classroom, adjusting teaching practices as necessary to meet each student’s evolving needs.
- Conduct IEP reviews to assess progress, make adjustments to goals or strategies, and ensure that all relevant stakeholders are informed and involved.
- Plan and adapt the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of SEN students.
- Collaborate with subject teachers to ensure that lesson plans are inclusive and accessible for all learners.
- Modification and differentiation of lesson content, instructional methods, and assessment strategies to accommodate students with different abilities, ensuring they can engage meaningfully with the curriculum.
- To have a strong understanding of the school’s curriculum and the subjects being taught across various grade levels.
- Ensure that students with SEN can access and participate in the full range of subject areas.
- Provide guidance and support to classroom teachers to ensure that content is appropriately modified or delivered in a way that supports the specific needs of students with disabilities or learning challenges.
- Remain updated on best practices in curriculum design for inclusive education and ensure that all students, regardless of their learning challenges, are able to achieve academic success.
- Collaborate with an inhouse team of dedicated professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists.
- Create a holistic support system for each student.
- Promote an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where all students feel valued and respected.
- Ensure that students with SEN are actively included in all class activities, fostering a culture of empathy, respect, and inclusivity.
- Advocate for the needs of SEN students, ensuring that their voices are heard and their learning requirements are met.
- Competitive tax-free salary.
- Housing allowance.
- Private medical insurance.
- Annual return flights to your home country.
- End-of-service gratuity in line with Qatari labor law.
- Exceptional schooling benefits for staff children.
About The Hamilton International School
- The Hamilton International School
- Building 117, Street 1117, PO Box 23512, Zone 56, Mesaimeer
- Doha
- Qatar
- A bespoke international curriculum seamlessly aligned with American Common Core Standards.
- Personalized learning opportunities to support and challenge every student.
- Enriching extracurricular programs to develop well-rounded, resilient global citizens.
- Be passionate and innovative educators who inspire a love of learning.
- Demonstrate adaptability, creativity, and resilience in a dynamic environment.
- Manage diverse ability levels, recognizing and nurturing each child as an individual.
- Develop exciting, innovative lesson plans and adapt the curriculum to meet student's specific needs while maintaining overall class progress.
- Assess and record student development, identifying areas for improvement and addressing them effectively.
- Provide a safe, positive learning environment that promotes engagement and inclusivity.
- Communicate effectively with staff and foster strong partnerships with parents per school guidelines.
- Commit to nurturing each student's academic and personal growth.
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