Deadline: August 2, 2024
Job Description
About Deborah Foundation
Established in 2019, Deborah Foundation is a registered non-profit organization with a mission to improve the lives of children with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities through support in the areas of Health, Education and Policy Advocacy. Under the Deborah Foundation, Deborah Academy is one of a few schools in Ethiopia that offer inclusive education. We aim to create a safe learning environment that promotes diversity and tolerance for students with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. The academy aspires to be a hub for fostering the growth of successful, creative, and tolerant individuals.
Summary: The ICT Teacher and Librarian is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive technology integration curriculum, as well as managing the school’s library and ICT room. This combined role promotes the integration of technology-enhanced learning experiences, and fosters students’ digital literacy.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging and interactive lessons that cater to diverse learning styles.
- Develop assessment methods to evaluate students’ understanding and progress.
- Oversee the use and maintenance of ICT resources, including computers, software, and peripherals.
- Oversee the library to ensure cleanliness, order, and protection of the library’s resources
- Develop and organize library inventory (e.g. with books, collections, periodicals, multimedia, etc.)
- Conduct regular checks and updates on database information
- Help students with reading materials and references
Location: Deborah Academy, Sheger City Administration Legetafo Legedadi Sub City
About You
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or a diploma in a relevant field
- Minimum one years of experience as a school librarian or as an ICT teacher
- Excellent knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, as well as digital resources and
information literacy - Strong technology skills and the ability to integrate various media and tools into instruction and library
services - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, teachers, and
families - Previous experience working with students with special needs.
- Knowledge of teaching practices for students with special needs.
Skills and Abilities:
- Using Word, excel, and other basic computer knowledge
- Strong Communication and market fluency
- The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
- Skill in Planning and organizing
- Have a good Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- An ability to build good working relationships with other staff
- Patience and a sense of humor
Essential
- Deep understanding of the job.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Dedication
Required Skills
- Planning
- Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Powerpoint
- Communication
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter, tempo (educational evidence) and contact details of two professional referees, one of which must be the applicant’s current / most recent line manager or current / most recent Head of HR.
Please send applications by email – contact@deborafoundation.org in pdf format or in person at Deborah Head quarter Bole, Mega, behind sur construction.
