FISTA is seeking a part-time Inclusion Specialist to support the quality of inclusive education practices in partner schools, community-based centers or non-formal education centers. The role focuses on periodic school monitoring visits, classroom observations, practical guidance to educators, and follow-up on recommendations to strengthen accessibility, participation, and learning for children with disabilities.
Responsibilities:
Conduct periodic visits to partner schools in Bekaa, Baalbek-Hermel, South Lebanon & Nabatiyeh, Lebanon to observe and review inclusive education practices.
Observe classroom instruction, learning support arrangements, and the participation of children with disabilities.
Assess practical accessibility barriers, reasonable accommodations, differentiated instruction, and inclusive classroom management.
Review how individual learning needs are identified and supported, including the use of individualized education plans where applicable.
Provide constructive, practical feedback and recommendations to teachers, learning support staff, and school leadership.
Identify gaps in inclusive teaching practices and propose realistic improvements adapted to each school’s context.
Follow up on previous visit recommendations and document progress, challenges, and outstanding actions.
Support educators with guidance on positive behavior support and inclusive approaches to classroom behavioral challenges.
Identify staff capacity-building needs and recommend coaching, demonstrations, or targeted training.
Coordinate observations and feedback with school focal points and the FISTA program team.
Prepare concise school visit reports, observation summaries, and action-oriented recommendations.
Promote child safeguarding, confidentiality, dignity, and non-discrimination throughout school visits.
Escalate safeguarding concerns through approved reporting channels and avoid sharing identifiable child information unnecessarily.
Contribute to periodic technical reviews of inclusion quality and program learning.
Soft Skills:
Coaching: Provide constructive, respectful, and actionable feedback to school staff.
Communication: Communicate clearly with teachers, school leaders, and program teams.
Observation: Identify barriers to participation and practical opportunities for improvement.
Confidentiality: Protect children’s information and handle observations responsibly.
Empathy and Inclusion: Respect children’s diverse needs, abilities, and backgrounds.
Analytical Thinking: Prioritize findings and recommend achievable corrective actions.
Collaboration: Work effectively with educators, specialists, and school leadership.
Flexibility: Adapt visit plans to school schedules and local circumstances.
Accountability: Document visits, recommendations, and follow-up actions promptly.
Safeguarding and Safe Recruitment
FISTA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, youth, and vulnerable adults it serves. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), as well as any form of gift, favor, or hospitality offered to staff by suppliers. All staff are expected to uphold FISTA's safeguarding policies, Code of Conduct, and ethical standards. As part of its safe recruitment process, FISTA conducts reference and background checks. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide professional references and, where applicable, a certificate of good conduct or police clearance prior to appointment.
