Special Education Needs Coordinator (Clayton, PA)

Khalil Gibran School Rabat

Location: Clayton, Pennsylvania, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

compliance

About the role

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Join a thriving international school that combines academic excellence, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant lifestyle in the heart of Panama. Collaborate with talented colleagues from around the globe, in a city surrounded by stunning beaches, rainforests, and rich cultural heritage. Our purpose-designed campus features a semi-Olympic covered swimming pool, a FIFA-standard football pitch, cutting-edge science labs, and modern classrooms with breathtaking jungle views, inspiring both staff and students to thrive academically and personally.

The Special Education Needs Coordinator leads and coordinates the school’s provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The role ensures that students are identified early, supported effectively and enabled to make strong academic and personal progress.

The post holder is responsible for embedding a consistent and high-quality inclusive approach across the school, ensuring that classroom practice, targeted intervention and pastoral support work together to meet student need.

The role plays a central part in ensuring that provision meets the expectations of BSO standards, safeguarding requirements and the wider ambitions of King’s College School Panama.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the development, implementation and review of the school’s SEND and inclusion provision
Promote a consistent, whole-school approach to inclusive practice across Primary and Secondary
Ensure compliance with BSO standards, safeguarding expectations and local requirements
Establish and maintain robust systems to monitor the quality and impact of SEND provision.
Oversee the early identification of students with additional learning needs through clear screening and referral processes
Ensure high-quality Individual Education Plans or equivalent, with clear targets and measurable outcomes
Advise and support teachers with effective differentiation and adaptive teaching strategies
Deliver professional development focused on SEND and inclusive teaching
Ensure that support provided promotes student independence and does not lead to over-reliance.
Build strong partnerships with parents, ensuring clear and regular communication regarding student progress and support
Liaise with external professionals, including psychologists, therapists and specialists
Support admissions and transition processes for students with additional needs
Maintain accurate, secure and confidential student records
Promote strong collaboration between teachers, support staff and leadership

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology or a related field
Recognised teaching qualification
Proven experience supporting students with additional learning needs in a school setting
Strong understanding of inclusive teaching, intervention strategies and student support models
Experience of working collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals
Ability to use student data to monitor progress and evaluate the impact of provision
Evidence of ongoing professional development in SEND and inclusive practice is desirable
Fluency in English and Spanish is required
Experience in an international school setting is desirable.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com

About Khalil Gibran School Rabat

Operates a global network of premium K-12 private schools.

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