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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 Main Classroom Teachers responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program of activities that will promote the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of each student in kindergarten, elementary grade levels, life skills, and vocational programs. The Main Classroom Teacher oversees the Assistant Teachers who work in their respective classrooms.

Responsibilities:

• Create a Lesson Plan that enables each student to meet their learning objectives.
• Prepare lesson materials and resources in such a way that they will be effective regardless of a student’s
  disability.
• Choose and apply instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for the teaching and learning
  activities.
• Facilitating lessons in a manner that will be effective despite a student’s disability.
• utilize games, music, books, art, technology and other resources to teach basic skills and foster student
  development.
• Change up the way of teaching in order to accommodate the requirements and interests of various
  students.
• Create a positive and appropriate classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Develop and implement a suitable classroom management system
• Establish and create rules for acceptable behavior.
• Apply and follow up on approved disciplinary interventions.
• Encourage cooperative social behavior through games and activities.
• Observe, evaluate and record children’s social and academic progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to parents, guardians and administration.
• Plan and order classroom equipment and supplies.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are clean and safe.
• Collaborate with other staff members to promote the general health of the school.
• Perform required administrative duties including attending staff meetings.
• Uphold the school code of conduct and all school policies, rules and procedures in a supportive and
  positive manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School and Special needs Head.