Special Educator

GEMS Education; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a passionate Middle School Special Educator to join our Inclusion team. This role focuses on supporting students with additional learning needs through targeted interventions and promoting classroom inclusion.

The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers, parents, and specialists to develop, monitor, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and to implement differentiated teaching and inclusive practices that empower every

Qualifications

• Experience in special education and inclusive teaching practices.
• Ability to develop and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with identified targets.
• Strong collaboration with teachers, parents and specialists to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group interventions to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Develop, implement and review IEPs and monitor student progress against targets.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to apply differentiation and inclusive strategies.
• Use assessments and observations to identify learning needs and tailor interventions.
• Work with parents, teachers, counsellors and the Inclusion team for coordinated support.
• Promote student wellbeing, confidence, and active participation in school life.
• Maintain accurate student records and contribute to reviews and initiatives.
• Support the development of inclusive practices and staff professional learning.

Skills

IEP development

Special education

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Middle School Special Educator to join our Inclusion team. The successful candidate will support students with additional learning needs by providing targeted interventions, promoting classroom inclusion, and working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and specialists to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group interventions to support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Develop, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitor student progress against identified targets.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to implement effective differentiation, scaffolding, accommodations, and inclusive classroom strategies.
• Use assessment data and observations to identify learning needs and inform appropriate interventions.
• Work closely with parents, teachers, counsellors, therapists, and the Inclusion team to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.
• Promote student wellbeing, independence, confidence, and active participation in the school community.
• Maintain accurate student records and contribute to case reviews, meetings, and relevant school initiatives.
• Support the development of inclusive practices and contribute to staff awareness and professional learning.