# Special Educational Needs Coordinator

**Company:** [International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/93EUjS8e5iiKKSYoM8FPpG.md)
**Location:** Ibadan, Nigeria
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** NRS

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## Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

**Position:        Special Educational Needs Coordinator**

**Contract:       3-years renewable contract**                                            

**Location: Ibadan**

**Closing Date: 10 November 2026**

**DUTIES**

**A.     Program Coordination & Student Support**

·       Establish and manage the school’s Inclusion and Learning Support Department.

·       Identify, assess, and track students with special educational needs, learning difficulties, or gifted/talented requirements.

·       Develop, implement, and regularly review Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Student Support Plans in partnership with teachers and parents.

·       Maintain an accurate, confidential SEND register and ensure compliance documentation is up to date.

·       Collect and interpret assessment data for students with SEND to monitor progress and raise achievement targets.

**B.      Staff & Faculty Collaboration**

•        Work closely with classroom and subject teachers to adapt general curricula and differentiate instruction.

•        Provide coaching, guidance, and training opportunities for Teaching Assistants (TAs) and general education teachers on inclusive best practices.

•        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.

**C.      Parent & Community Engagement**

•        Act as the primary point of contact for families of vulnerable or neurodivergent students.

•        Support parents in understanding, accepting, and managing their child's developmental and behavioral needs.

•        Coordinate multi-disciplinary external specialists, medical advisors, or educational psychologists when necessary.

•        Participate in parent-teacher consultation evenings and report regularly on student development.

## Requirements

**QUALIFICATION**

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.

**COMPETENCIES**

The ideal candidate must have:

·       Prior experience working within an International Baccalaureate (IB) or International School environment.

·       Experience operating in a multi-cultural or developing-country context is an added advantage.

·       Strong ICT skills - proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and school database systems.

·       High level of empathy, discretion, confidentiality, and cross-cultural communication skills.

·       Fluency in written and spoken English.

## Benefits

**REMUNERATION**

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

**METHOD OF APPLICATION**

Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: [https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs](https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs) no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication.

_**IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.**_