Education Specialist (Arabic)

The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support towards equitable inclusive quality education, monitoring and supporting professional development of staff, and enhancing inclusive teaching and learning in schools within the West Bank area. The role involves supervising teachers, supporting curriculum enrichment, and assisting school principals in development plans and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Support schools and assist teachers directly through team/model, co-teaching, and classroom observation.
• Provide, explain, and demonstrate instructional resources and materials, and monitor implementation of equitable inclusive quality teaching methods.
• Support schools and teachers in continuing professional development and school-based teacher development programs.
• Advise on developing and implementing comprehensive professional development plans aligned with teachers' competencies.
• Assist and advise School Principals in setting, implementing and evaluating their School Development Plan.
• Coordinate continuing professional development needs for all schools supported to enhance school ethos.
• Provide support in curriculum analysis and enrichment to meet new curricular challenges and innovations.
• Advise on identifying appropriate teaching and learning tools, materials and resources to meet needs of all students, teachers and schools.
• Work as a team member and assist on quality assurance implementation to enhance inclusive educational services.
• Support teachers and schools in assessing and analyzing students' achievement to improve quality of teaching and learning.
• Participate in preparing for interviewing and selection of candidates for teaching posts.
• Assist School Principals in the performance management of teachers in relation to technical aspects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A University degree from an accredited educational institution in the subject to be supported and at least one year of professional teacher training; or A University degree from an accredited educational institution in the subject to be supported and an advanced degree in education.
• Desirable Qualification: Advanced degree in a related subject.
• At least eight years of satisfactory teaching experience in the subject s/he will support is required.
• Possession of a valid driving license is desirable.
• English language proficiency at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Candidates must reside in West Bank or Jerusalem and have authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application.
• Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications.
• Candidates under serious consideration will be subject to reference and background checks including academic credentials, employment history, and security clearances.
• Applicants must comply with UNRWA's zero-tolerance policy on misconduct and uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Skills

• Teacher Training
• Curriculum Design
• Inclusive Education
• Quality Assurance
• Professional Development
• Pedagogical Supervision
• Teaching Experience
• Technical Support to Education Programmes
• Education Planning
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English