Special Educational Needs Coordinator
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IITA is recruiting a full-time Special Educational Needs Coordinator in Ibadan, Oyo. The role coordinates student support, inclusive education services, educator collaboration, and engagement with families and specialists.
- Develop and review IEPs or student support plans with teachers and parents.
- Manage the inclusion and learning support department and SEND register.
- Coach teaching assistants and teachers on inclusive education practices.
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IITA is recruiting a full-time Special Educational Needs Coordinator in Ibadan, Oyo. The role coordinates student support, inclusive education services, educator collaboration, and engagement with families and specialists.
- Develop and review IEPs or student support plans with teachers and parents.
- Manage the inclusion and learning support department and SEND register.
- Coach teaching assistants and teachers on inclusive education practices.
- Advise school leadership on resources, budgeting, and priority interventions.
- Coordinate specialist support and serve as the main contact for vulnerable students’ families.
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Special Educational Needs Coordinator at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
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Oct 28, 2026, 6:05 AM
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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Accountabilities
- Program Coordination & Student Support:
- Develop, implement, and regularly review Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Student Support Plans in partnership with teachers and parents.
- Establish and manage the school’s Inclusion and Learning Support Department.
- Maintain an accurate, confidential SEND register and ensure compliance documentation is up to date.
- Identify, assess, and track students with special educational needs, learning difficulties, or gifted/talented requirements.
- Collect and interpret assessment data for students with SEND to monitor progress and raise achievement targets.
- Staff & Faculty Collaboration:
- Provide coaching, guidance, and training opportunities for Teaching Assistants (TAs) and general education teachers on inclusive best practices.
- Work closely with classroom and subject teachers to adapt general curricula and differentiate instruction.
- Advise the Head of School and Director of Studies on resource allocation, budgeting, and priority equipment/intervention needs.
- Ensure all school staff recognize and fulfill their shared responsibilities toward inclusive education.
- Parent & Community Engagement:
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary external specialists, medical advisors, or educational psychologists when necessary.
- Support parents in understanding, accepting, and managing their child's developmental and behavioral needs.
- Participate in parent-teacher consultation evenings and report regularly on student development.
- Act as the primary point of contact for families of vulnerable or neurodivergent students.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, or a related field is required.
- An internationally recognized qualification or training in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or school counseling is also required, alongside a minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a SEND Coordinator, Learning Support Teacher, or School Counselor.
Knowledge and Skills
- The ideal candidate must have:
- Prior experience working within an International Baccalaureate (IB) or International School environment.
- Strong ICT skills - proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and school database systems.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Experience operating in a multi-cultural or developing-country context is an added advantage.
- High level of empathy, discretion, confidentiality, and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Benefits
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
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