1. POSITION VACANT: Inclusive Education Specialist(s), Transform Schools, The Transform Trust, Agartala, Tripura, India (Two Vacancies).

2. ORGANISATIONAL AND PROJECT BACKGROUND:

The Transform Trust and its partner People For Action, are impact-focused organisations with the mission to improve learning outcomes of secondary school students in multiple states of India, via a collaborative initiative called “Transform Schools.” (Please visit www.transformschools.in, for details)

Mission: Improving learning outcomes for secondary school children in India.

Vision: Every child realises their full potential in school and life beyond.

To deepen the impact and scale of this initiative, Transform Trust is now embarking on an exciting journey and setting up a successful payment for outcomes and services social enterprise. The first and large-scale, management and technical support consulting effort of this new social enterprise is Dhokho Shikshak (Proficient Teacher), a three-year (extendable) initiative to support the Government of Tripura’s TRESP programme, backed by the World Bank.

The Trust aims to grow this arm of its work as an effective scale pathway to impact learning and life outcomes in India. It is seeking to recruit a talented and proven impact consulting leader to build this vertical, deliver its first service contract, impact learning outcomes via an effective teacher professional development programme in the state of Tripura, and grow this effort, both in Tripura and beyond.

By 2030, the Transform Trust and People For Action, aim to impact 20M children, reaching and supporting 25% of children in elementary and secondary government schools across India.

About The Project:

Transform Schools is providing technical support to the Tripura State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) for In-service Teacher Professional Development and support within 12 aspirational blocks of Tripura under Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery (TRESP).

Objective Of The Project:

(1) Build the capacity at SCERT and District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs) to improve planning, implementation, and monitoring of in-service teacher professional development by developing stronger linkages with data/evidence from student learning assessments and teacher subject and pedagogical knowledge assessments.
(2) Supplement the technical and operational capacity of SCERT and DIETs to provide evidence- based support to teachers through the development and rollout of in-service professional development courses.
(3) Development of grade and subject-wise structured lesson plans and guidebooks for upper primary, secondary, and senior secondary teachers
(4) Develop communication collaterals around the teacher professional development initiatives to be rolled out under TRESP.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Inclusive Education Specialist(s) will be responsible for developing methodology, framework and tools for inclusive education and facilitating the smooth execution of project plans, while closely adhering to specified timelines.

Key Deliverable:

(1) Develop a comprehensive methodology, framework, and a set of tools for conducting diagnostic assessments and facilitating self-assessment, with a specific focus on addressing the diverse needs of students in the context of special and inclusive education.
(2) Facilitate the creation of a robust methodology, framework, and set of tools, along with appropriate timelines, for conducting a thorough capacity review of State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) regarding their inclusive education initiatives.
(3) Create a wide range of learning resources tailored for SCERT, DIET faculty, teachers, and students, specifically designed to enhance their understanding and knowledge of inclusive and special education practices.
(4) Organize and facilitate orientation and capacity building sessions for SCERT, DIET, State Resource Groups (SRGs), and teachers, aiming to enhance their competencies in implementing inclusive and special education strategies effectively.
(5) Conduct quality assurance visits to monitor and evaluate the implementation of inclusive and special education programs, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience:

(1) Degree in education/ teacher development or related discipline;

(2) Inclusive Education Specialist should have had minimum 2-3 years of experience in working on training of teachers on inclusive education.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Preference will be given to candidates who have proficiency in Bangla, Kokbarok, or other dialects of Tripura;
(2) Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and collaboration skills;

(3) Ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and community members;
(4) Familiarity with educational programs, initiatives, and best practices for the special education inclusion in the education sector in India;
(5) Ability to use assistive technology and other tool to support the students with disabilities in accessing curriculum and participating in classroom activities;

(6) Ability to design and deliver instruction that meets the diverse need of students including those with disabilities;

(7) Knowledge and ability to develop classroom management strategies including special need of students being supported in the area such as Behaviour Management, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or Specific Learning Disabilities etc;

(8) Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools for tracking project progress.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The consolidated remuneration for the position is Rs. 10.62 lacs per annum and will commensurate with experience and salary history of the candidate.

6. DURATION OF CONTRACT: 

The contract for the Inclusive Education Specialist(s) position shall be for 11 months including a three-month probationary period. Following the successful completion of the probationary period, the contract will continue for the remaining period of 11 months and at the end of contract period, it will be renewed for another 11 months subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and mutual agreement between the employee and Transform Schools.

7. LOCATION: Agartala, Tripura, India

8. REFERENCE: IES-TS-PFA

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position, are requested to apply using the link https://bit.ly/Apply-IES-TS-PFA at the earliest.

Due to the urgency of filling the positions, we have initiated interviews with qualified candidates even before the application deadline. Interested candidates are urged to apply at the earliest.

Transform Schools, The Transform Trust is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability and/or marital status.