18 Special Education jobs in Manama

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs.
• Create and deliver engaging, accessible lesson plans tailored to each student's unique requirements.
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and assistive technologies to support student learning.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate effectively with parents, guardians, and other educational professionals to support student development.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records and documentation.
• Foster a positive and inclusive remote learning environment.
• Provide emotional and academic support to students.
• Stay informed about best practices and research in special education.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and professional development sessions.

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
• Create and adapt lesson plans to meet the unique learning requirements of each child.
• Provide direct instruction and support to students in both small group and one-on-one settings.
• Assess student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive student records, including progress reports and IEP documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with general education teachers, parents, guardians, and support staff (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists).
• Foster a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes learning and development.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and assistive technologies to support student learning.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and advocate for student needs.
• Participate in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in special education.

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Valid teaching license/certification for Special Education in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching children with special needs, preferably in a pediatric setting.
• In-depth knowledge of special education law, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience with various disabilities and learning challenges.
• Strong skills in assessment, curriculum development, and instructional planning.
• Excellent classroom management and behavior support strategies.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and assistive devices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting the development and success of young learners.

• Develop, implement, and manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
• Provide direct instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate effectively with general education teachers, parents, and support staff.
• Adapt curriculum and materials to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Mentor and guide other special education professionals.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
• Stay current with best practices in special education and relevant legislation.
• Communicate student progress to parents and relevant stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid teaching license with Special Education endorsement.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing IEPs.
• Strong knowledge of special education law and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with students with special needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
• Delivering engaging and differentiated instruction through a virtual learning environment.
• Utilizing a variety of assistive technologies and specialized teaching strategies to meet diverse learning requirements.
• Collaborating closely with parents, guardians, and other educational professionals to ensure comprehensive student support.
• Monitoring student progress, collecting data, and preparing regular progress reports.
• Adapting curriculum and instructional materials to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Providing guidance and support to students and their families regarding educational goals and challenges.
• Facilitating virtual small group and one-on-one learning sessions.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential student records.
• Participating in virtual team meetings, professional development, and training sessions.
• Advocating for the needs of students with special educational requirements.

About the Position: This position is in one of two locations: Bahrain Elementary or Bahrain Middle High School.

All candidates must reside within the local commuting area where the position is located. Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel back and forth daily to work based on the generally held expectations of the local community. (5 CFR 575.203)

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Competitive Service Civilian DoDEA Employee within the Commuting Area
• Current Excepted Service DoDEA Employee within the Commuting Area
• Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

General Experience: One year of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of an Educational Aid (Special Education), such as preparing letters, schedules and other documents through the use of a personal computer, or assisting with the preparation of instructional materials.

OR

Education: Two years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of by 60. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Communications and Media
• Interpersonal Skills
• Standards
• Teaching Others

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks may not be promoted more than 2 grades within the preceding 52 weeks.

• Assisting teachers in implementing curriculum and lesson plans for students with special needs.
• Providing individualized support to students, addressing their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Implementing behavior management strategies as outlined in IEPs.
• Assisting students with daily living activities as needed.
• Supervising students during classroom activities, recess, and field trips.
• Preparing and organizing learning materials and resources.
• Observing and recording student progress and behavior, reporting findings to teachers and parents.
• Facilitating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborating with parents, therapists, and other professionals to support student success.
• Ensuring a safe and stimulating learning environment for all children.

1. Communications and Media
2. Interpersonal Skills
3. Standards
4. Teaching Others