Egypt Education Platform

Runs private schools and preschools in Egypt

Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Teacher

Special Education & Learning SupportPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeCairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Educational Psychology, or a related field is required.
Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in Learning Difficulties and Disabilities are required.
Previous experience working with students with diverse learning needs is required; experience in an international school environment is preferred.
Knowledge of learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia, is required.
A good understanding of Individual Education Plan development, differentiated instruction, and intervention strategies is required.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills are required.
The ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams is required.
Patience, empathy, flexibility, and commitment to inclusive education are required.
Excellent written and spoken English is required.
The ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans is required.
Familiarity with educational technology and online teaching platforms is required.
Passion for teaching and commitment to student success are required.

Responsibilities

Identify students' individual learning needs and provide targeted support based on their abilities, learning styles, and areas of difficulty.
Develop, implement, and regularly review Individual Education Plans in collaboration with teachers, parents, and relevant specialists.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction to support students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other learning challenges.
Adapt teaching materials, classroom activities, and assessment methods to meet students' individual learning requirements while maintaining curriculum objectives.
Develop students' reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, and mathematical skills through appropriate intervention strategies.
Monitor students' academic progress, maintain accurate records, conduct regular assessments, and provide feedback on their development.
Work closely with subject teachers to implement appropriate classroom accommodations, differentiated instruction, and inclusive teaching strategies.
Design and deliver targeted intervention programs to address specific learning gaps and improve students' academic performance and confidence.
Promote students' independence, confidence, self-esteem, and participation in the school community while ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Maintain regular communication with parents regarding students' progress, challenges, achievements, and recommended support strategies.
Collaborate with school counselors, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and external specialists when required.
Recommend and coordinate appropriate examination accommodations, such as extra time, modified presentation, and other approved access arrangements, in line with school policies and applicable examination board regulations.
Maintain confidential student records, intervention reports, Individual Education Plan documentation, assessment results, and progress reports.
Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities to remain updated on inclusive education practices and intervention strategies.

Learning Development Difficulties (LDD)

Egypt Education Platform · Cairo, Egypt · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11

Workplace: on_site

Department: GEMS British International School Madinaty

Description

Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD) Teacher

Description

An LDD Teacher is responsible for supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities by identifying their individual educational needs, developing appropriate learning strategies, and providing specialized instruction to help them achieve their academic, social, and personal potential. The role involves working closely with classroom teachers, parents, school counselors, and other specialists to ensure an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Individualized Learning Support: Identify students' individual learning needs and provide targeted support based on their abilities, learning styles, and areas of difficulty.
Individual Education Plans (IEPs): Develop, implement, and regularly review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers, parents, and relevant specialists.
Specialized Instruction: Provide individualized and small-group instruction to support students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other learning challenges.
Curriculum Adaptation: Adapt teaching materials, classroom activities, and assessment methods to meet students' individual learning requirements while maintaining curriculum objectives.
Literacy and Numeracy Support: Develop students' reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, and mathematical skills through appropriate intervention strategies.
Progress Monitoring and Assessment: Monitor students' academic progress, maintain accurate records, conduct regular assessments, and provide feedback on their development.
Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with subject teachers to implement appropriate classroom accommodations, differentiated instruction, and inclusive teaching strategies.
Individualized Intervention: Design and deliver targeted intervention programs to address specific learning gaps and improve students' academic performance and confidence.
Student Well-being and Inclusion: Promote students' independence, confidence, self-esteem, and participation in the school community while ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Parent Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents regarding students' progress, challenges, achievements, and recommended support strategies.
Specialist Coordination: Collaborate with school counselors, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and external specialists when required.
Examination Accommodations: Recommend and coordinate appropriate examination accommodations, such as extra time, modified presentation, and other approved access arrangements, in line with school policies and applicable examination board regulations.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain confidential student records, intervention reports, IEP documentation, assessment results, and progress reports.
Professional Development: Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities to remain updated on inclusive education practices and intervention strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD).
Previous experience working with students with diverse learning needs, preferably in an international school environment.
Knowledge of learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.
Good understanding of IEP development, differentiated instruction, and intervention strategies.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.
Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.
Excellent written and spoken English.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans.
Patience and adaptability to meet the varying needs of students.
Familiarity with educational technology and online teaching platforms.
Passion for teaching and a commitment to student success.

Benefits

Tuition Discount for Dependents
Medical Insurance for Self
Transportation

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About the Company

Egypt Education Platform

Runs private schools and preschools in Egypt

Egypt Education Platform runs private schools and preschools for families in Egypt, combining international education with national language-school programs under several brands. Its schools span kindergarten through secondary education, while its preschools focus on early childhood learning and preparation for school. The platform develops campuses, acquires existing education businesses and manages schools through operating agreements, giving it several ways to build its network. Student enrollment generates revenue, and the group supports its schools with corporate functions alongside academic operations. Egypt Education Platform was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Cairo.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2018

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