Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland?s largest international aid organization. We operate in 12 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political convictions. FCA work is based on promotion of human dignity and fundamental human rights and freedom, and FCA?s operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination, and responsibility. FCA specializes in three thematic priority areas: Right to Peace (R2P), Right to Livelihood (R2L), and Right to Quality Education (R2QE). In Ethiopia, FCA works across multiple sectors, including education, peace, and livelihood in both humanitarian and development.

Job Title: Special Needs Education Teacher

Department: Education

Duty Station: Benishagul Gumuz , Ethiopia

Duration: 10 Month with possibility of extension

Salary and benefit: as per Benishagul Gumuz Regional state Teachers Career structure

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Special Needs Education Teacher will be responsible for the following duties:

• Collaborate with parents and the school community to ensure inclusive education with comprehensive support for children with disability.

• Work with teachers to evaluate students' strengths and weaknesses through observation and other approaches to inform instructional strategies.

• Work with teachers to review, adapt and modify lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs.

• Assist teachers (with emphasis to non-certified incentive teachers) to develop individualized education plan,

• Foster the use of a variety of instructional methods (e.g., visual aids, hands-on activities) to engage all students.

• Foster creating learning goals and objectives for students with emphasis to students with disabilities.

• Communicate with parents about their child's progress and needs.

• Provide emotional and behavioral support to students.

• Raise awareness among teachers to apply behavior management techniques to create a positive learning environment for all children.

• Promote regular assessment and document student progress.

• Adjust teaching methods as needed based on individual progress.

• Help students develop social skills and self-advocacy.

• Raise awareness of parents to support childeren? learning at home.

• Be a resource person and promote awareness of special need issues among the school community.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• B.Ed. in Special Needs Education, Educational Psychology and Applied Psychology for Secondary schools- preferable.

• BE Degree in any subject matters with specialized course in Special Needs Education.

• Diploma in Special Needs Education, Social and Natural science stream from Accredited Teachers College for Primary Schools.

• 0 years' experience;

• applicants with related work experience are encouraged.

• Experienced teachers having career growth experience will be remunerated as per their career history.

• Experience working with children, specific needs groups and education institutions has advantage,

• Knowledge of child protection principles,

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with children and individuals at all levels.

• Knowledge of the available referral pathway and strong coordination with other partners.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

Candidates who meet the role requirements are encouraged to apply using this link THIS LINK by 12 Jun 2025

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland?s largest development co-operation organization and the second biggest organization in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, the ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities? right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

FCA practices zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse, including child abuse in all forms. FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements

FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).

N.B: Finn Church Aid is committed to keeping children safe at all times & all levels of its program operations, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from all forms of abuses. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards, adherence to Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEA including background checks.

FCA does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.