Job Opportunity For Associate – Children With Special Needs At Leadership for Equity In Vijayawada

The scope of work for the entire project will be as follows:

• Strengthen the technical and operational capacity of teacher mentors to provide evidence- and needs-based training and support to teachers and conduct structured classroom observations
• Build the capacity at SCERT and DIETs to improve planning, implementation, and monitoring of the reform by introducing a teacher needs assessment system to formally encourage professional learning and growth.
• Strengthen the technical and operational capacity of SCERT and DIETs to provide evidence- and needs-based support to teachers through developing training courses for teachers on the state
• Learning Management System (LMS).
• Strengthen the technical and operational capacity of SCERT and DIETs through the development of online learning materials for teachers and students on the state Learning Management System (LMS).
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timeline development of the technology tools as noted above, including the TEACH tool.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Associate (CWSN) are as follows:

• Design Training content based on an understanding of child psychology, and pedagogy for children with learning disabilities and other special needs.
• Conducting need analysis and CWSN Diagnostic Report of the State.
• Travel across districts to facilitate and deliver teacher/school complex leader training as per designed content and plans using engaging, experiential, and creative strategies.
• Research evidence-based creative facilitation practices to align with training content, integrating belief and culture of equity, inclusion, and well-being among all participants.
• Maintain excellent relationships with target stakeholders to understand their needs and context, taking into account specific challenges around CWSN in rural areas across AP.
• Collaborate with content associates to prepare a facilitation plan and scripts aligned to training content.
• Lead training dry runs and participate in training site observations.
• Enable timely collection and reporting of training data.
• Contribute to the making of project reports as required and support the managers and implementation coordinators as needed to be accountable for the outcomes of the projects across the different streams of deliverables as prescribed in the Project scope.
• Conduct regular update meetings with organizational leadership and provide progress towards goals of the relevant training in a consumable digital and print format to all stakeholders (LFE leadership + Govt).
• Create timely (monthly, quarterly, and annual) project status and impact reports to the leadership team.
• Conduct any observations or user interviews as necessary to gain feedback on training and tweak plans as necessary.  
• Participate in all the organizational team spaces and structures.

Requirements
 Education & Experience:

• Degree in special education/teacher development or related social science/inclusion/equity/management discipline.
• A Master’s degree will be preferred.
• 3-5 Years of experience delivering large-scale CWSN-related training programs, preferably with the government or with government school teachers,
• Proven experience in teacher training and facilitating large groups on topics of CWSN.
• Experience working in Andhra Pradesh / Telangana would be preferable.

Important: Given the nature of the project, please apply only if you qualify based on the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities ( you can add further details ):

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Functional knowledge of Telugu would be preferred.
• Content development skills to develop video scripts, storyboards, and training sessions for Inclusive Education. 
• Being able to take the initiative and work in an autonomous, semi-structured environment.
• Belief in the potential of the public sector and that government systems can and will change toward overcoming systemic inequities and ensuring improved outcomes for all citizens
• A basic understanding of social equity, development discourse, and education policy in India.
• Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness to respond to them.
• High openness to learning and collaboration.
• Strong ability to create outstanding presentations work with Microsoft Excel & Google Suite.
• Patience and resilience to stick it out in the face of setbacks and uncertainties.

Location and Compensation:

Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.   

Compensation:

• In addition to being part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive a healthy compensation at par with the non-profit sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications.
• The current compensation band offered, based on fit and experience, is 4- 6 lakh INR per annum CTC.

Applications from candidates identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community or PWD would be prioritized.

Leadership For Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate based on caste, race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
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