Education Specialist (Arabic)

The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support towards equitable inclusive quality education to staff in the area, monitoring and supporting their professional development, and promoting safe and effective learning environments in schools. The role involves supervising teachers, supporting curriculum development, and assisting school principals in educational planning 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.
• 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 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 teaching and learning quality.
• 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.
• Advanced degree in a related subject is desirable.
• At least eight years of satisfactory teaching experience in the subject to be supported is required.
• Possession of a valid driving license is desirable.
• English language proficiency at UN Level II in 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 in the application.
• Candidates must commit to UNRWA values and standards, including integrity and respect for diversity.
• Candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks including verification of academic credentials and employment history.
• Applicants must not have committed violations of international human rights law, humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or serious crimes.
• Applications must be submitted in English only.
• Applicants must confirm if they live/reside in West Bank or Jerusalem and provide ID number if applicable.

Skills

• Teacher Training
• Curriculum Design
• Educational Planning
• Quality Assurance
• Professional Development
• Inclusive Education
• Equitable Education Access
• Learning Environment Management
• Teacher Supervision
• Educational Monitoring and Evaluation
• English Language Proficiency
• Academic Credential Verification

Languages

English