Background of The Hans Foundation
The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.
Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.
Background of the Project: UNNATI: Promotion of Inclusive Education
There are more than 15 lakh schools in India. Less than 30% are inclusive. In spite of robust policies and access to professionals and resources, inclusion alludes many children with disabilities. Inclusive education (IE) in a broad spectrum is a process to include all children with/out disabilities in the same classroom, provide them universal ways for learning, opportunities for full participation, simultaneously providing respect to individuality and working towards removing barriers, which will result in harvesting their potentials to its optimum level. Additionally, IE is also about how we develop and design our schools, classroom settings, pedagogy, and activities so that students learn and participate together. At the outset, it demands teachers and communities to be proactively involved with students to address the various ways of their learning styles and provide specific accommodations.
Universally, it is recognized that inclusive education is a boon for ‘All Children’ since it promotes harmony, acceptance of differences, openness, ample opportunity for active learning and also prevents and reduces the rate of dropouts. The role of Special Educator is pivotal and involves collaboration with all stake holders to make inclusion a success.
This project would be operated in the selected schools for improving the quality of education for all learners including those with disabilities. It will involve removing barriers, making curriculum accessible through teacher training and creating an impact on the community too.
1. General Information
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Location: Delhi (Sangam Vihar, Hoshiyarpur, Noida project location)
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Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable basis project requirements
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No. of Position: 01
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Reporting to: Project Manager
2. Duties & Responsibilities
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Special Educational Assessment
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Educational Intervention and management
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Educational Guidance & counselling
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Home visits and Follow-up services Record keeping & Documentation
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Organizing & Conducting Training programs
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Recommendation and Distribution of TLM
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Referral
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Any other activities given time to time.
3. Other Indicative Requirements
Educational Qualifications
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Graduate and Diploma in Special Education (ID/HI/VI/ASD/CP) or equivalent, Or
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B.Ed. in Special Education (ID/HI/VI/ASD/CP), Or
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B.R.S.(MR) with specialization in Special Education
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Knowledge of cross-disability
Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)
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Minimum 1 to 2 years of relevant work of working with children with developmental disabilities.
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RCI registration as personnel/professional in Special education
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Desirable: Experience in working in inclusive mainstream schools
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Strong written and verbal communication (English) and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams
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Giving close attention to details and demonstrate ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
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Having an empathetic & compassionate attitude. Sensitive towards the needs of children
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Knowledge of inclusive pedagogy and Differentiated instruction
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Knowledge of UDL (Universal Design for Learning)
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Knowledge of CBSE provisions that support inclusive education
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Ability to analyse complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations
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Ability to guide teachers regarding adaptations to curriculum to support the needs of diverse learners
Working days and Timings
Monday - Saturday (2nd and 4th Saturdays off)
Timings - As per the timings of the school
Holidays: As per THFs holiday list
THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.
