Specialist Educator (Sakina)

SEHA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) seeks an education and student support professional to guide students, provide counselling on behavioural and learning needs, and coordinate with teachers at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City for ongoing student progress and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or counselling and 4–6 years of relevant experience in educational settings, with a focus on compliance and parental engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counselling, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience working with children and teenagers in schools or educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide students in completion of homework and academic assignments
• Support students in understanding curriculum requirements and study methods
• Develop structured study plans for students requiring additional support
• Monitor academic progress and recommend interventions when required
• Provide age‑appropriate counselling to children and teenagers
• Address behavioral, emotional, or learning concerns
• Support development of discipline, responsibility, and self‑management skills
• Refer complex cases to senior leadership or external specialists when needed
• Coordinate with teachers on student academic and behavioural issues
• Participate in parent meetings and provide feedback on student progress
• Maintain structured reports and documentation
• Participate in academic planning and improvement programs
• Ensure compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of student and family information

Skills

Counselling

Student development

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities of the role

Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role

Academic & Educational Guidance

• Oversee and guide students in completion of homework and academic assignments
• Support students in understanding curriculum requirements and study methods
• Develop structured study plans for students requiring additional support
• Monitor academic progress and recommend interventions when required

Counselling & Student Development

• Provide age‑appropriate counselling to children and teenagers
• Address behavioral, emotional, or learning concerns
• Support development of discipline, responsibility, and self‑management skills
• Refer complex cases to senior leadership or external specialists when needed

Supervision & Coordination

• Coordinate with teachers on student academic and behavioural issues
• Participate in parent meetings and provide feedback on student progress
• Maintain structured reports and documentation

Facility‑Specific Responsibilities

• Participate in academic planning and improvement programs

Compliance Guidelines

• Ensure compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of student and family information

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, Psychology, Counselling, or related field

4–6 years of experience working with children and teenagers in schools or educational settings

About Us

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.

About the Team

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a flagship tertiary hospital in the UAE and the largest teaching medical center in Abu Dhabi. The hospital has pioneered multiple innovative medical technologies locally and regionally, establishing itself as a market leader and setting new benchmarks for the sector. Major achievements include; the first Transplant Center in the UAE and the sole provider of paediatric transplant services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest Cardiac Science program for paediatrics and adults and the only Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Program in Abu Dhabi, the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the region and outside the United States. SKMC is committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive adult surgical and medical services in its inpatient and outpatient facilities. SKMC also manages a Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory (BSL3) and a 125-bed Behavioural Sciences Pavilion, the largest mental care facility that provides adults and paediatrics services.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4406
• Posting Date 10/21/2026, 05:55 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Working Type Regular
• Business Unit SEHA BU
• Legal Employer Abu Dhabi Health Services .Co ( Psc )