Job Title: Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) Teacher
Location: Doha
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) Teacher to join an amazing International team based in Qatar. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator passionate about supporting children who are deafblind and/or multi-sensory impaired. The successful candidate will be crucial in delivering high-quality education, fostering independence, and ensuring inclusive learning environments for children with complex sensory needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialised teaching to students with multi-sensory impairments (MSI) or deafblindness, tailoring instructional methods to meet individual needs.
- Assess and monitor students’ progress, ensuring individualised learning plans are effective and adjusted as necessary.
- Utilise specialised communication methods, including tactile signing, Braille, and other appropriate techniques, to support deafblind learners.
- Collaborate closely with families, therapists, and other educational professionals to provide a holistic approach to student development.
- Adapt and develop curricula and teaching strategies to enhance accessibility and engagement for students with MSI.
- Conduct home and school-based assessments to evaluate and support the needs of deafblind students.
- Deliver training and professional development sessions on MSI to staff, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation to track student development and educational outcomes.
- Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to contribute to the overall well-being and academic progress of students.
- Stay updated with best practices in MSI education, including assistive technologies and emerging instructional methodologies.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field with a valid teaching license QTS or equivalent
- Specific qualifications for teaching children with deafblindness and/or multi-sensory impairments, or a qualification in teaching children with hearing and/or visual impairments with additional MSI training.
- Master’s degree preferred in Special Education, Sensory Impairment, or a related field.
- Minimum 2-5 years of full-time teaching experience with students who have MSI or deafblindness.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and monitor students’ progress at both pre-school and school levels.
- Experience designing and implementing individualized educational plans (IEPs) for children with sensory impairments.
- Familiarity with Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD) and a willingness to undergo additional training in this area.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in Arabic proficiency (essential for this role).
- High level of proficiency in MS Office applications and other educational technologies.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.
- Ability to provide training and professional development to educators, families, and other professionals working with MSI students.
Preferred Skills & Attributes:
- Experience using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) methods.
- Knowledge of assistive technologies to support children with MSI.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Passion for inclusive education and advocacy for children with complex sensory needs.
Why Join Us?
At Warif, we are committed to providing inclusive and high-quality education for children with sensory impairments. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and their families while working in a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking educational environment.
If you are a dedicated MSI educator looking to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply!
