CAREERS at NHSS
Great Employees Think with Compassion
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When you join New Horizon Special School, you become part of a compassionate and dedicated community committed to empowering students with special needs to reach their full potential. Our work is meaningful, and we welcome passionate individuals who will contribute to the warmth, diversity, and excellence of our school community.
Description:
The New Horizon Special School is recruiting a Classroom Teacher to support our Special Needs classrooms. Our students live with conditions such as Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, and Cerebral Palsy, and our curriculums are centered around Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Therapies that meet each student’s profile.
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Requirements:
Prospective applicants must have at a minimum, a valid teaching license and at least 1-2 years of experience teaching in the required curriculum. Required qualifications are a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Preferred qualifications are Master’s or Ph.d in a Special Education area or discipline.
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Qualifications: ​​
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Bachelor’s Degree in Education
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Ideally the candidate has a Master’s or Ph.D. in a Special Education discipline
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Applicant must have documented experience working with special needs students ​​​
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Interested applicants should please click below to apply. Candidates with suitable resumes will be invited for an interview.
Description:
​The New Horizon Special School is recruiting Support Teachers for our Special Needs classrooms. Our students live with conditions such as Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, and Cerebral Palsy, and our curriculums are centered around Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Therapies that meet each student’s profile.​
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Responsibilities:
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Support Teacher will assist the class teacher to teach the students, and do any other tasks under the guidance of the class teacher.
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Vocational Teacher will work with our students in a crafting workshop.
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Please note that all Support Teachers are expected to take part in the full range of school activities such as sports, drama and school celebrations.
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Workshop Instructors are in charge of educating a classroom of special needs students in a crafting discipline, such as sewing, batik tye-and-dye, doormat weaving, basketry, and textiles.
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Requirements:
Prospective applicants must have at a minimum, certification from the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and/or the National Vocational Training Institute [NVTI]. Preferred candidates will have documented experience working with special needs students.
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Qualifications: ​​
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WASSCE OR NVTI
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For Support Teachers, experience in teaching or taking care of a special needs child is a plus.
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For Vocational Teachers, experience in areas such as beading, basketry, batik or tye dye is a plus.
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Interested applicants should please click below to apply. Candidates with suitable resumes will be invited for an interview.
​Required Qualifications: ​​
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Technical School Graduate
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Experience with Handyman Repairs
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Inventory Tracking
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Custodial Responsibilities
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In-depth understanding of school building systems and facilities; numeracy, literacy, and communication skills are essential
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Reports To: The Executive Director; Board of Directors
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Key Competencies: time management; team player; honest and dependable; enthusiastic and positive attitude; strong work ethic; initiative and proactivity; tenacity; resourcefulness; willingness to participate in further training and developmental opportunities
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General Description: This employee is responsible for maintaining and securing the school premises and site, ensuring a safe, clean, and hygienic environment. The overall purpose is to ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day running, presentation, and management of the school site, ensuring a warm, clean, safe, and secure environment for all authorized users of the site and visitors.
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Responsibilities:
Security
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Checking security every morning on arrival at the premises
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Oversee the school premises' internal security measures, including locking all room windows, doors and gates.
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Be responsible for the regular checking and operation of systems.
Handyman Duties
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Conduct routine checks of school facilities
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Carry out minor repairs to property, fixtures, fittings and equipment
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Perform general maintenance
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Report and log any repairs or maintenance work, which is beyond your competence and responsibility
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Report and log any defects in the building, furniture, fittings and equipment
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Initiate repair requests as needed
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Engage in general porterage duties and moving of furniture
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Assist teaching staff with simple tasks as requested
Custodial Monitor
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Oversee cleanliness of all facilities in the school
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Monitor requisition of cleaning supplies
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Monitor requisitions of bathroom and kitchen supplies
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Perform or request routine maintenance on gardening and cleaning equipment
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Initiate repair requests to address maintenance needs.
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Oversee visiting service men i.e. plumbers, electricians, painters, tilers, etc.