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Kurdistan Save the Children

3 hours ago

Special Needs Children Coach Assistant

Salary
Not disclosed
Job type
Part time
Location
Sulaymaniyah
Deadline
Oct 14, 2026

Mendalparez is hiring a Special Needs Children Coach Assistant in Sulaymaniyah to support trainers in implementing teaching strategies and preparing materials. The position requires a degree in Sociology or Special Education and proficiency in Kurdish and Arabic.

About the job

It is an independent, non-governmental organization dedicated to children. It was established in 1991 by Mrs. Hero Ibrahim Ahmed and a number of volunteer staff. It is a non-political, non-governmental, and non-religious organization that operates on a non-profit basis. It provides assistance regardless of race, gender, religious, or political affiliations. It works to secure a better future for children and youth by developing their capabilities without discrimination, as well as advocating for, providing, and strengthening services in the fields of child rights protection, health, and education.

The Education Program supervises Mendalparez's educational projects across the governorates, cities, and towns of the Kurdistan Region, which include: (Kaziway Mendalan Cultural Centers in Chwarta and Arabat), (Shaheed Jabar Mixed Secondary School), (Educational Training Center for Children with Special Needs), and (Kaziwa Kindergarten / Arabat Camp). In addition, it manages a set of short-term projects such as: non-formal education courses in schools and kindergartens in and around Sulaimani, participation in the "back-to-school" process, summer course projects in schools, training for special education teachers, and various educational activities.

The program also continues to coordinate and support children's education processes, participate in diverse child-related activities, showcase activities, support children, and plan for the execution of program activities.

This is a free service project dedicated to serving children with special needs, established on June 1, 2014. This project focuses on children who require assistance and are unable to continue in regular educational institutions. These children are trained using modern, scientific methods to prevent delays and integrate them with regular children so they do not feel different. The field of special education receives significant attention, has witnessed good development, and has greatly facilitated matters for children with special needs.

This center is the only place in the Kurdistan Region that provides specialized physical and educational training programs for its beneficiaries. Simultaneously, it actively conducts ongoing meetings and seminars for parents, provides training for special education staff, and effectively educates the community on how to interact with children with special needs.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the trainer in implementing teaching strategies designed for the learning of children with special needs.
  • Assist in conducting assessments and collecting data on the progress of children with special needs, and help maintain records.
  • Assist in preparing educational materials, resources, and activities tailored to each child's needs.
  • Help create a suitable learning environment for the success of children with special needs.
  • Facilitate communication and cooperation between the trainer, children, families, and other team members.
  • Undertake all trainings designated by the special needs children trainer within the project.
  • Participate in awareness campaigns and program activities.
  • Assist other departments of the project when necessary.

Requirements

  • Degree in Sociology or Special Education.
  • Experience in dealing with children with special needs.
  • Knowledge and commitment to child rights protection laws and regulations.
  • Proficiency in Arabic and Kurdish languages.
  • Workplace: Educational Training Center - Sulaimani.

Working hours

  • Working Hours: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Skills

  • Special education
  • Child rights protection

Details

Profession
Trainer
Category
Education & Teaching
Education
Bachelor's degree
Languages
Arabic · Kurdish (Sorani)
Working hours
08:30-12:00

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