Middle School Special Educator - Inclusion

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education UAE is seeking a Middle School Special Educator - Inclusion in Dubai to support students with additional learning needs. The role focuses on delivering targeted interventions, managing IEPs, differentiating instruction, and promoting inclusive practice within the middle school.

You will collaborate with teachers, parents, counsellors, therapists and specialists to translate assessments into practical support, monitor progress, and foster independence, confidence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in special education or learning support.
• Experience with Middle School students is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IEPs and target setting.
• Ability to translate assessment findings into learning support.
• Collaborative with parents, teachers and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and small-group interventions addressing academic, social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Develop, monitor, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Establish measurable IEP targets and evaluate progress.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to implement differentiation and inclusive strategies.
• Support teachers in adapting materials and assessments.
• Promote inclusive participation in mainstream lessons and activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student support and intervention schedules.
• Participate in student case reviews and parent meetings.
• Coordinate with counsellors, therapists and specialists to maintain consistent support.
• Contribute to school-wide inclusive education practices.

Skills

Special education

Inclusive education

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Job description

Middle School Special Educator - Inclusion Job Snapshot Role: Middle School Special Educator - Inclusion Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Special Education Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in special education or learning support Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Middle School Special Educator - Inclusion in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity with GEMS Education for an experienced professional supporting students with additional learning needs. The school is hiring an inclusion-focused educator who can deliver targeted interventions, manage Individual Education Plans, strengthen differentiated classroom practice, and help middle school students build academic progress, independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Special Education Salary: 12000-18000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Middle School Special Educator will work within the Inclusion team to ensure students with additional learning needs receive structured, practical, and measurable support. The role combines direct intervention with collaborative planning, requiring close coordination with subject teachers, parents, counsellors, therapists, and other specialists. A central part of the position is translating assessment findings into realistic support strategies. Through Individual Education Plans, differentiated instruction, accommodations, scaffolding, and regular progress reviews, the educator will help students participate more successfully in mainstream learning while developing greater independence and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and small-group interventions addressing academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review Individual Education Plans for students with identified learning needs.
• Establish measurable IEP targets and evaluate progress against agreed outcomes.
• Use assessment data, classroom observations, and teacher feedback to identify barriers to learning.
• Design intervention strategies that respond to each student 's strengths, needs, and stage of development.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to implement differentiation, scaffolding, accommodations, and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Support teachers in adapting learning materials, classroom tasks, and assessment approaches where appropriate.
• Promote meaningful participation of students with additional learning needs in mainstream lessons and school activities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and adjust support according to progress evidence.
• Maintain accurate records of student support, assessment findings, intervention plans, targets, and review outcomes.
• Participate in student case reviews, parent meetings, inclusion meetings, and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Work closely with parents to communicate progress, priorities, and appropriate support approaches.
• Coordinate with counsellors, therapists, specialists, and teaching colleagues to maintain consistent student support.
• Strengthen students ' self-confidence, independence, emotional wellbeing, and ability to advocate for their learning needs.
• Contribute to the development of school-wide inclusive education practices.
• Share practical inclusion strategies and specialist knowledge with teaching staff through professional learning and collaborative planning.
• Support relevant school initiatives focused on student wellbeing, access, participation, and achievement.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Special Education, Inclusive Education, Education, Psychology, or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant teaching or special education qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in special education, inclusion, or learning support.
• Previous experience supporting Middle School students is advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of Individual Education Plans and target-setting processes.
• Practical understanding of differentiation, scaffolding, accommodations, and intervention planning.
• Ability to interpret assessment information and translate findings into appropriate learning support.
• Experience supporting students with varied academic, social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Confident communicator capable of working constructively with students, parents, teachers, and external specialists.
• Strong organisational skills for managing documentation, student records, reviews, and intervention schedules.
• Collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary and school-based teams.
• Commitment to inclusive education and improving access to learning for students with diverse needs.

Skills Set

• Special education
• Inclusive education
• Middle School learning support
• Individual Education Plans
• IEP development
• IEP progress monitoring
• Learning interventions
• Small-group intervention
• Individual student support
• Differentiated instruction
• Scaffolding
• Classroom accommodations
• Inclusive classroom strategies
• Learning needs assessment
• Progress monitoring
• Student observations
• Behavioural support
• Social-emotional support
• Student wellbeing
• SEND support
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Parent communication
• Case management
• Student record management
• Teacher consultation
• Professional learning
• Student independence development

Why Join Us

This inclusion role offers the opportunity to make a direct and measurable difference to students who require additional support to access learning successfully. The position combines specialist intervention with whole-school collaboration, allowing the educator to influence not only individual student outcomes but also the quality of inclusive practice across the middle school environment. Working within GEMS Education also provides exposure to a diverse international school community where inclusion, student wellbeing, professional collaboration, and continuing development are important parts of educational delivery. The role is well suited to a special educator seeking to deepen expertise in IEP management, intervention planning, and school-wide inclusion.

About the Company

GEMS Education operates a broad network of international schools across the United Arab Emirates and other markets. Its schools serve diverse student populations and emphasize academic development, inclusive education, safeguarding, student wellbeing, and collaborative professional practice designed to help every learner participate, progress, and succeed.