14 Special Education jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher to join our school. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education and relevant teaching experience.

1. Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to meet the needs of students with special needs.
2. Assess students' skills and abilities, and adapt curriculum and assessments accordingly.
3. Provide one-on-one support and instruction to students with special needs.
4. Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to develop and implement strategies to support students with special needs.
5. Maintain accurate records of student progress and performance.

Previous experience working in an inclusive school environment is preferred.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development opportunities

Our esteemed institution is seeking an accomplished Head of Inclusion to spearhead the strategic development of special education needs policy and provision in our school.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the KHDA Inclusion framework and have led similar capacities with reputable schools in the UAE.

• Develop and oversee the strategic development of special education needs policy and provision in the school, to support individual student needs.
• Lead the inclusion team- manage learning support teachers, LSA's and support staff to improve pupil progress and attainment.
• Experience of using a variety of assessment tools to identify students' needs.
• Work with admissions team and phase Heads, to ensure all prospective students are accurately assessed prior to enrollment.
• Monitor and assess SEN students & Gift and talented students progress and attainment, including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents.

We offer enticing job opportunities, including long-term employment with tax-free salary, medical insurance, free tuition fees for children in affiliated group schools, and other benefits in accordance with UAE labor laws.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team. As a Special Education Teacher, you will be responsible for creating tailored learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of students with additional learning requirements.

• You will develop and implement engaging lesson plans that promote academic and personal growth in these students.

Your expertise in Primary/Elementary pedagogy and passion for teaching will enable you to adapt your teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each student. You will work closely with colleagues to identify special needs and collaborate on strategies to support students' progress.

In this role, you will also provide individualized attention and guidance to students, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Maintaining accurate records of student progress is crucial, as is attending regular meetings with parents and guardians to discuss their child's development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate educator who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach students with additional learning needs in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Develop and implement personalized lesson plans that cater to individual learning styles.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and address special needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about student development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience working with students with additional learning needs.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

We're seeking a creative and passionate SEN Teacher who values professional development opportunities and a healthy work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality lessons, nurture students, and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Nurturing students with exceptional needs
• Collaborating with colleagues to achieve academic excellence

In return, you can expect:

• A dynamic and welcoming team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A competitive salary and benefits package

We invite highly qualified educators to join our institution as full-time faculty members.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, managing instructional processes, and evaluating student performance.

1. Instructional Delivery (Teaching Performance): Present research-driven teaching methods, adapt to the latest pedagogical techniques, and stimulate students to inquiry, encompassing a broad and coherent body of knowledge through engaging delivery techniques and development of appropriate assessments.
2. Instructional Management: Effectively manage instructional processes, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting program learning outcomes.
3. Assessment and Evaluation: Evaluate students' performance, grading, provide clear assessment criteria reflecting course content and learning outcomes, set expectations to students, and avoid cognitive biasness.
4. Curriculum Development and Review: Contribute to regular curriculum reviewing and improving existing curriculum for quality and effectiveness, focusing on currency and relevancy of theories and practice in the field, intellectual rigor, increasingly complex presentation of theories, principles, and practice, application of theories and principles.
5. Research and/or Scholarship: Engage in scholarly activities and publish peer-reviewed articles in area of specialization, contributing to the Mission of the University.
6. Professional Development: Acquire latest academic techniques, discipline, professional certification, technology-related development, and leadership development through attending in-campus and out-campus workshops, seminars, and training.
7. Academic Advising and Academic Success: Provide academic advising and guidance to students in program learning outcomes, curriculum planning, and career planning.
8. Service: Participate by working in a task force or workgroup to accomplish assignments or projects such as accreditation, recruitment, research administration, consultation, and service to the university, discipline, and community.

The American University in the Emirates invites Ph.D. holder applicants for full-time faculty (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) who will teach in the College of Education.

Target Academic year: 2025-2026 (August 2025)

The faculty required may teach in one or more of the below Specializations:

• Special Education

Instruction Language: English & Arabic

Teaching Load: 12 credit hours per academic semester

Job purpose

Responsible for providing students with professional expertise in teaching, assessing student work, academic advising, participating in administrative and committee activities, professional service, and community service.

Qualifications & Education

• Ph.D. in the related field of Education from an accredited or a recognized University
• Applicant must have completed a Philosophy Doctorate (Ph.D.) by the time of recruitment from an internationally accredited university.
• 18 credit hours of graduate studies in the required field
• Minimum two research publications in Scopus journals

Experience

• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in an internationally accredited university.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 3 publications in the last 5 years.
• Proven record of excellence at baccalaureate and graduate program level teaching

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Curricular development and review.
• Record of professional accomplishment including peer-reviewed publications
• Continued research program and interest in collaboration with another faculty.
• Ability to integrate web-based and digital technology in the classroom.
• Willingness to provide service to the University and the College.
• Excellent English Proficiency and Communication skills for Faculty teaching in English
• Excellent Arabic Proficiency and Communication skills for Faculty teaching in Arabic

Job Description

1. Instructional Delivery (Teaching Performance)

1. Present research and practice driven teaching and adapt to latest pedagogical techniques that stimulate students to inquiry and to encompass a broad and coherent body of knowledge, attaining the skills and competencies through engaging delivery techniques and development of appropriate assessments.

2. Instructional Management

Effectively manage the instructional processes.

3. Assessment and Evaluation

1. Evaluating students’ performance and grading.
2. Provide clear assessment criteria that reflect course content and its learning outcomes.
3. Set expectations to students and avoid cognitive biasness.

4. Curriculum Development and Review

Contributes to regular curriculum reviewing and improving the existing curriculum for quality and effectiveness.

1. For quality:
   1. Currency and relevancy of the theories and practice in the field.
   2. Intellectual rigor appropriate to the level of the degree program.
2. For Effectiveness
   1. Increasingly complex presentation of theories, principles, and practice.
   2. Increasingly complex levels of analysis and development of competencies.
   3. Application of theories and principles.

5. Research, and/or Scholarship

Actively engage in scholarly activities and publish peer-reviewed articles in area of specialization thus contributing to the Mission of the University.

6. Professional Development

Acquire latest academic techniques, discipline and professional certification, technology related development, and leadership development through attending in-campus and out-campus workshops, seminars and training.

7. Academic Advising and Academic Success

Provide academic advising and guidance the students in the program learning outcomes, curriculum planning and career planning.

8. Service

Participate by working in a task force or workgroup to accomplish assignment or project such as accreditation, recruitment, research administration, consultation, and service to university, discipline and to community.

The American University in the Emirates invites Ph.D. holder applicants for full-time faculty (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) who will teach in the College of Education.

Target Academic year: 2025-2026 (August 2025)

The faculty required may teach in one or more of the below Specializations:

• Special Education

Instruction Language: English & Arabic

Teaching Load: 12 credit hours per academic semester

Job purpose

Responsible for providing students with professional expertise in teaching, assessing student work, academic advising, participating in administrative and committee activities, professional service, and community service.

Qualifications & Education

• Ph.D. in the related field of Education from an accredited or a recognized University
• Applicant must have completed a Philosophy Doctorate (Ph.D.) by the time of recruitment from an internationally accredited university.
• 18 credit hours of graduate studies in the required field
• Minimum two research publications in Scopus journals

Experience

• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in an internationally accredited university.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 3 publications in the last 5 years.
• Proven record of excellence at baccalaureate and graduate program level teaching

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Curricular development and review.
• Record of professional accomplishment including peer-reviewed publications
• Continued research program and interest in collaboration with another faculty.
• Ability to integrate web-based and digital technology in the classroom.
• Willingness to provide service to the University and the College.
• Excellent English Proficiency and Communication skills for Faculty teaching in English
• Excellent Arabic Proficiency and Communication skills for Faculty teaching in Arabic

Job Description

1. Instructional Delivery (Teaching Performance)

• Present research and practice driven teaching and adapt to latest pedagogical techniques that stimulate students to inquiry and to encompass a broad and coherent body of knowledge, attaining the skills and competencies through engaging delivery techniques and development of appropriate assessments.

2. Instructional Management

Effectively manage the instructional processes.

3. Assessment and Evaluation

• Evaluating students’ performance and grading.
• Provide clear assessment criteria that reflect course content and its learning outcomes.
• Set expectations to students and avoid cognitive biasness.

4. Curriculum Development and Review

Contributes to regular curriculum reviewing and improving the existing curriculum for quality and effectiveness.

• For quality:
  • Currency and relevancy of the theories and practice in the field.
  • Intellectual rigor appropriate to the level of the degree program.
• For Effectiveness
  • Increasingly complex presentation of theories, principles, and practice.
  • Increasingly complex levels of analysis and development of competencies.
  • Application of theories and principles.

5. Research, and/or Scholarship

Actively engage in scholarly activities and publish peer-reviewed articles in area of specialization thus contributing to the Mission of the University.

6. Professional Development

Acquire latest academic techniques, discipline and professional certification, technology related development, and leadership development through attending in-campus and out-campus workshops, seminars and training.

7. Academic Advising and Academic Success

Provide academic advising and guidance the students in the program learning outcomes, curriculum planning and career planning.

8. Service

Participate by working in a task force or workgroup to accomplish assignment or project such as accreditation, recruitment, research administration, consultation, and service to university, discipline and to community.

We are seeking a highly skilled Educator to support students with special needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will have a solid background in education, with experience of working within an Inclusion department. They will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating educational activities to ensure they meet the needs of all pupils, as well as liaising with parents and external agencies as necessary.

• Teaching and Learning Strategies:
• Monitor and evaluate educational activities to meet the needs of all pupils
• Develop and implement effective strategies to support students with special needs
• Liaison and Communication:
• Liaise with parents to keep them informed of their child's progress
• Communicate effectively with external agencies to secure additional support for students
• Analysis and Tracking:
• Analyze data to identify areas where students require additional support
• Track the progress of vulnerable students to inform educational strategies

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. A professional qualification relevant to Special Education
2. Recent experience of managing students from a variety of cultures
3. Demonstrable commitment and track record in raising the achievement and standards of pupils with special needs
4. Experience of implementing a range of pedagogical techniques, with a track-record of innovation in teaching and learning
5. An excellent knowledge of SEND initiatives
6. The ability to analyze data effectively to identify and track the progress of vulnerable students

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we strive to create a welcoming environment that supports the needs of all members of our community.

• Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing strategic plans to ensure the center meets its goals and objectives.
• Staff Management: Supervising and supporting staff, including recruiting, training, and evaluating personnel.
• Program Development: Developing and implementing programs and services that meet the needs of individuals with special needs.
• Budget Management: Managing the center's budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring the center provides high-quality services, meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Family and Community Engagement: Building relationships with families, caregivers, and community organizations to support individuals with special needs.

• Education: Typically requires a degree in Special Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Experience managing a center or program for individuals with special needs is typically necessary.
• Leadership and Management: Strong leadership and management skills to oversee staff and operations.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals, families, and teams.

• Ensuring Compliance: Ensuring the center complies with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Managing Risk: Identifying and mitigating risks to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals with special needs.
• Promoting Inclusion: Promoting inclusive practices and environments that support individuals with special needs.

• Special Needs Centers: Centers providing services and support to individuals with special needs.
• Residential Facilities: Facilities providing residential care and support to individuals with special needs.
• Day Programs: Programs providing daytime services and support to individuals with special needs.