Inclusion Support Learning Coach

iCademy Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

iCademy Middle East is seeking an Inclusion Support Learning Coach to deliver tailored academic assistance for KG–12 students, utilizing targeted interventions and individualized learning plans.

The role partners with senior leadership, learning coaches, families, and external specialists to promote an inclusive learning environment and to support placement assessments, ILPs, and student progress across grades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or Education with specialization in Special Education (Master’s preferred).
• Formal training or certification in special education or inclusive education.
• Minimum 5 years' experience supporting students with special needs in KG-12.
• Experience developing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and related documents.
• High level of English proficiency and familiarity with online/blended learning.
• Strong instructional and interpersonal skills; able to tutor and support learning.
• Proficiency with educational technology platforms and MS Office.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored academic support for KG–12 students through targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with leadership, learning coaches, families, and external specialists.
• Support placement assessments and student support meetings while upholding integrity.
• Develop Individual Learning Plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Make accommodations per ILP and participate in Student Support Team meetings.
• Guide students through curriculum, monitor progress, attendance, and grades.
• Develop or source additional learning resources and invite participation in Live sessions.
• Liaise with parents about progress and attend conferences with teachers and guardians.

Skills

Special education

ILP development

Student support

English proficiency

Educational technology

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Tutoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

Certification in inclusive education

Tools

Educational technology platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Inclusion Support Learning Coach provides tailored academic support for students from KG–12 through targeted interventions and individualized learning plans. This position collaborates closely with leadership, learning coaches, families, and external specialists to ensure an inclusive and effective learning environment.

The role also supports placement assessments, participates in student support meetings, and upholds academic integrity while assisting with broader learning-coach duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plays an essential role within the iCademy Middle East Inclusion Support Team.
• Provides academic support for students KG-12 through pull-in and pull-out sessions.
• Responsible for implementing programs and interventions to assist “Students of Determination” and other students with learning, behavioral, and/or physical special education needs.
• Collaborates with all stakeholders including iCademy Middle East Senior Leadership Team, learning coaches, parents/guardians, and external providers as necessary, to ensure an optimal learning environment for students.
• Assists with placement assessments for incoming students as necessary.
• Develops Individual Learning Plans for students in collaboration with the other relevant stakeholders.
• In cooperation with the Inclusion Team and course teachers, make accommodations as specified within the Individual Learning Plan.
• Participates in Student Support Team meetings as required.
• Helps guide students through the curriculum for assigned grade levels, monitors progress, attendance, and grades.
• Develops or finds additional learning resources as necessary.
• Encourage students to attend Live Teaching and Live Help sessions for online courses.
• Regularly liaises with parents or guardians regarding progress, attendance, and grades
• Actively participate in scheduled conferences with course teachers, academic advisors, and parents or guardians.
• Covers as grade specific Learning Coach as needed.
• Ensures that Academic Integrity policies and procedures are followed.
• Check school emails a minimum of two times daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or Education with specialization on Special Education (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Formal professional training or certification in special education or inclusive education
• Minimum 5 years of experience working and supporting students with special needs for high school students (in KG-12 setting)
• Experience developing and implementing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) or similar student support documents
• High level of English proficiency
• Familiarity with online or blended learning environment
• Experience tutoring or supporting student learning
• Strong instructional and interpersonal skills
• Competency with educational technology platforms or willingness to learn new tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices.

Working Conditions

• School-based position with regular classroom visits
• Collaboration with teachers, administrators, and support staff required
• May include occasional after-school professional development sessions or meetings