Education Specialist (Science)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is a UN body established in 1949 to assist and protect approximately 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees across the Middle East. Its mission is to support their human development until a just solution is found. UNRWA operates as the largest UN entity in the region, providing essential services including education, health, and social support, funded primarily by voluntary contributions.
Job Purpose
This role provides crucial technical support to ensure equitable, inclusive, and quality education for all assigned staff within the area. The incumbent will monitor and foster the professional development of staff in collaboration with School Principals, aiming to enhance inclusive teaching and learning practices. The position focuses on promoting safe and effective learning environments in schools. The role involves direct support to schools and teachers through co-teaching, classroom observations, and demonstrating instructional resources. It also guides professional development programs, assists in school development planning, and supports curriculum enrichment and the selection of qualified teaching staff, contributing to the overall quality of educational services.
Responsibilities
Provide direct support to schools and teachers through co-teaching, model lessons, and classroom observations. Demonstrate and explain instructional resources, monitoring the implementation of inclusive teaching methods. Support continuing professional development and school-based teacher development programs, advising on comprehensive development plans. Assist School Principals in developing and evaluating School Development Plans and coordinating professional development needs. Support curriculum analysis and enrichment, advising on appropriate teaching tools and resources for inclusive education. Contribute to quality assurance for inclusive educational services against set standards. Assist in assessing and analyzing student achievement to improve teaching and learning quality. Participate in the selection and interviewing of teaching candidates and assist in teacher performance management.
Work Experience
Requires at least eight years of satisfactory teaching experience in the subject area to be supported. Possession of a valid driving license is desirable. Candidates must confirm residency and ID status for West Bank or Jerusalem if applicable.
Skills
Applying Technical Expertise, Analyzing, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Planning and Organizing, Creating and Innovating, Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results.