Head of Inclusion
Sharjah American International School
Total years of experience :18 years, 11 Months
Preparing the annual action plan and executing the plan
Initiating and updating the Inclusion Policy and communicating the changes to all stakeholders
Coordinating and overseeing the day to day operation of the Inclusion/SEND policy and action plan
Identifying and Assessing Students with Special Educational Needs and Disability
Administering achievement, aptitude and attitude, and psychological assessments
Coordinating Provision for students with special educational needs.
Monitoring and reviewing the progress of students with special needs
Liaising with mainstream teachers and learning support teachers to
Managing Learning support teachers and earning support assistants
Supervising school testing and analyzing records and assessment data of students with SEND (triangulation)
Liaising with external centres and clinics to provide specialist support
Providing individual and group counselling to students with mental health, academic and behavioural problems
Training teachers on how two use effective evidenced-based inclusive practices
Developing and reviewing Intervention plans
Conducting weekly meetings an skilled based trainings
Counselled clients in various matters (mental health, settlement, employment, education, health and financial matters) and administering therapy
Writing and submitting monthly reports to Immigration and Refugees Canada
Assisted refugees in applying for work and study permits
Assisted in completing permanent residence applications, federal health programs and OHIP.
Assisted in applying for provincial programs as well as federal programs
Conducting and administering the risk assessments, needs assessments, and psychological assessments
Initiating skilled based training for individuals and families, disabled, children, youth and LGBTQ
population
Preparing crises, prevention and intervention plans and evaluating the program
Advocating and referring clients to services in their community (doctors, schools, bridging programs,
housing, etc.)
Collaborating with other settlement services, community centres, schools, health services etc
Working with stakeholders such as District school boards, Ontario work, IRCC, and ICAS. WES, colleges and university registrars as well as health practitioners to ensure the settlement of my clients and integration.
Case management load is 80 clients per month
Counselled vulnerable clients in various matters (mental health, settlement, employment, education, health and financial matters)
Conducted initial intake and needs assessment, needs assessment matrix, quarterly check-ins, empowerment plans, and ongoing needs assessment as required.
Managed and maintain up-to-date client files, input client data and information into the program database, completed government documents and forms, provide referrals, write case notes, and provide regular follow-ups with clients.
Conducted regular home visits and accompany clients to various appointments in the community for different services and resources.
Advocated and referred clients for services and resources in the community.
Provided skill-based training
Participated in case management meetings with internal staff and external service providers.
Worked from a lens of continual improvement of customer service, including evaluation of the program on an ongoing basis and making recommendations for service delivery improvements.
Assessed refugee’s biopsychosocial factors for individualized planning and recommendations
Assisted the Principal in organizing, managing, supervising, and evaluating the school programs
Supervised and evaluated teaching staff performance and lesson plans
Supervised general school activities
Selecting and interviewing teaching and non-teaching staff
Evaluated curriculum content and strategies and aligned curriculum content to standards
Submit annual teachers’ assessments based on class observations
Prepared school self-evaluation form and Action plans (ADEK and Advanced ED)
Reviewed and authorized staff requests for instructional materials and staff
Prepared school budget plan
Worked with teachers and staff to revise school programs