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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 organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST. Name of the Project: UNNATI – Inclusive Education About project: Disability is a multi-dimensional and complex concept and there is no universally accepted, uncontroversial definition of disability. Awareness about persons with disabilities is slowly increasing with respect to nomenclature and certain visible characteristics. However, the attitudes toward persons with disabilities (PwD) is still one of charity and sympathy. Schools in National Capital Region have access to resources and trained personnel including qualified teachers and Special Educators. In spite of this, inclusion alludes many children with disabilities. Inclusive education systems wherein each individual has equal opportunity for educational progress is a top global priority. Education systems that are designed to be inclusive, equitable and empowering can help build inclusive societies. The key to bringing about change and achieving social justice resides in the dynamic and natural relationship between education and society. By empowering schools to become inclusive, a large-scale impact can be created on all learners, with and without disabilities. The goal of the Project: To improve the school ecosystem through inclusion and support for children with disability (CwD). Align with Sustainable Development, Goal 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. General Information Location: Delhi NCR Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable basis project requirements Reporting to: Senior- special educator Duties & Responsibilities Provide one-on-one assistance to the CWD/CWSN to help them follow the instruction on the resource room and classroom. Assist the Special Educator in special sessions Maintain daily updates of CWD/CWSN behavioural, and social progress to share with the special educator. Provide support to CWD (physical disability) in resource room for accommodating Care and maintenance of TLM kits, available in resource room Gradually reduce physical and verbal prompts to ensure the student does not become over-dependent on the shadow teacher Referral (if required) Vacations (summer and winter) Duties Duty allocation to other project of disability in Delhi NCR (any 05 cities) Sensitizing community along with special educators on early identification Indicative Requirements Educational Qualifications Certification in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) or Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) with a specialization in inclusion. Or Distance or regular: Diploma in Special Education (Multiple disability/ID/HI/VI/ASD/CP) Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.) Minimum 1 to 3 years of relevant work of working with children with special need Understanding and using TLM kits (specialized for CWSN/CWD). Strong written and verbal communication and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams. Have an empathetic & compassionate attitude and sensitive towards the needs of children Holidays: As per THF 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.