Education Specialist (School Health) Grade 13

The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support towards equitable inclusive quality education in the West Bank area, monitoring and supporting professional development of staff, and promoting safe and effective learning environments in schools. The role involves supervising teachers and assisting school principals in educational development 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 the 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 the 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 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 any subject taught in UNRWA schools 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.
• Desirable Qualification: Related training in the subject of School Health.
• At least eight years of satisfactory teaching experience in any of the subjects taught in UNRWA schools is required.
• Possession of a valid driving license is desirable.
• English language proficiency at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking is required.
• 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 will be subject to reference and background checks including verification of academic credentials and employment history.
• Candidates must commit to the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality, and integrity, including respect for human rights and non-violence.

Skills

• Teacher Training
• School Health and Nutrition
• Educational Development
• Quality Assurance
• Professional Development
• Inclusive Education
• Equitable Education Access
• Learning Environment Management
• School Supervision
• Curriculum Support
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• English Language Proficiency
• Driving License
• Academic Credential Verification

Languages

English