Woodland Star International School has an Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years and High School program, all on one beautiful, green campus. Woodland Star International School’s mantra is "ad astra per aspera,” meaning "through hardships to the stars.”

Responsibilities or duties

• Lead teacher for Kenyan Sign Language classes across the high school, including planning, teaching, and assessment
• Collaborate with subject teachers to co-plan, co-deliver, and co-assess lessons aligned to curriculum goals and inclusive education principles
• Adapt and differentiate learning materials and instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs
• Support the development of conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Implement mastery-based learning and assessment approaches to ensure all learners can engage meaningfully
• Act as a case manager for individual learning plans or support updates with the designated case manager
• Monitor, document, and communicate learner progress with teachers, families, and the learning support team
• Provide targeted small group or individual support during lessons where needed
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom environment that fosters curiosity and independence
• Participate in professional learning, collaborative planning, and whole school initiatives

Qualifications or requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or Bachelor of Education with Certification in Special Needs Education
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in an inclusive or special education setting
• Demonstrated experience in Humanities, Literacy, and Kenyan Sign Language instruction
• Valid TSC Number for Kenyan applicants
• Strong understanding of inclusive education practices and learner support strategies
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and values

Experience needed

Minimum 3 years relevant experience in an inclusive or special education setting

Any other provided details

Ideal Candidates: Reflective, collaborative educators with strong expertise in inclusive education, curriculum differentiation, Humanities and Literacy instruction, and Kenyan Sign Language. Candidates should be committed to working within a diverse school community and contributing to a shared culture of learning, adaptability, and care.

• Lead teacher for Kenyan Sign Language classes across the high school, including planning, teaching, and assessment
• Collaborate with subject teachers to co-plan, co-deliver, and co-assess lessons aligned to curriculum goals and inclusive education principles
• Adapt and differentiate learning materials and instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs
• Support the development of conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Implement mastery-based learning and assessment approaches to ensure all learners can engage meaningfully
• Act as a case manager for individual learning plans or support updates with the designated case manager
• Monitor, document, and communicate learner progress with teachers, families, and the learning support team
• Provide targeted small group or individual support during lessons where needed
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom environment that fosters curiosity and independence
• Participate in professional learning, collaborative planning, and whole school initiatives

• Inclusive education
• Curriculum differentiation
• Humanities instruction
• Literacy instruction
• Kenyan Sign Language
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Learner support strategies
• Mastery-based learning and assessment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or Bachelor of Education with Certification in Special Needs Education
• Valid TSC Number for Kenyan applicants