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Inclusion AssistantJob DescriptionJob PurposeFacilitates and coordinates all administrative and supportive functions to ensure the smooth running of the office of Head of Inclusion. Acts as an ambassador to the school and performs in an efficient, professional, and confidential manner all job duties.Job ScopeResponsible for managing all administrative and supportive functions of the office of inclusion. Interfaces with DAA faculty, staff, students, parents, colleagues, members of the School Support Centre and the general School Community.Key AccountabilitiesModels and encourages a culture of kindness in support of the GEMS/DAA core values and upholds the mission and ethos of the school. ▪ Acts as an ambassador for the school and performs all job duties in an efficient, professional, and confidential manner. Takes initiative to improve systems and processes to aid in efficiency and effectiveness. ▪ Assist in the preparation of agendas and meeting materials. ▪ Maintain high quality communication from and within the school office. Liaise with tact and diplomacy with school staff, students, parents and visitors. ▪ Responsible for managing all secretarial functions of the office of inclusion. ▪ Perform a wide variety of general secretarial duties including the maintenance of accurate and detailed records, databases, and filing systems. ▪ Compile information from various sources to generate reports; prepare, collate and distribute weekly, monthly and annual reports as required. ▪ Review and update all documentations, calendars and all school related activities. Communicates information to faculty, staff, parents, and students. ▪ Schedule and coordinate meetings with teachers, parents, DAA staff, outside agencies, etcMaintain office supply records. Order, store and issue supplies and materials pertinent to the function to which assigned. ▪ Ensure the GEMS/DAA policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times. ▪ Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment. ▪ Support in organizing and monitoring services provided by outside agencies. ▪ Provide observations and support in various settings in order to help students meet their goals. ▪ Special arrangements for tests and external examinations. ▪ Maintaining existing resources and exploring opportunities to develop or incorporate new resources from the wide range available. ▪ Attend staff meetings, records meeting minutes and serves on committees as required. ▪ Organize student files for Inclusion. ▪ Respond to telephone calls and enquiries courteously and direct calls to appropriate school personnel. ▪ Help organize professional development and training sessions for inclusion staff. ▪ Assume responsibility for his/her own professional development; for keeping current with the literature, new research findings and improved techniques in inclusion; and for attending appropriate professional conferences. ▪ Work in tandem with all other secretaries and divisional faculty creating a positive team ethos. ▪ Assist with parent issues, trying best to resolve them in timely and professional manner. ▪ Provide information in regards to school programs, events, functions, activities, examinations and timings. ▪ Help prepare and submit required reports to agencies such as KHDA, CIS, GEMS, NEASC, etc. ▪ Assist in budget preparation and monitoring of expenditures for the Inclusion Department. ▪ Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.Skills● Demonstrate excellent competence in computer technical skills using Google, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and other related programs/software for educational and business office use. ● Maintain confidentiality and exemplifies personal and professional integrity. Skills: ● Excellent written/spoken English language skills ● Good verbal communication skills/telephone etiquette ● Effective interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with a diverse multi-cultural population. ● Ability to multi-task and withstand interruptions to best serve student needs ● Thorough understanding of Inclusion services, policies anJob Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Education Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Years of Experience Min: 2 Residence Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS DUBAI AMERICAN ACADEMYEducation Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is GEMS Education's flagship American school. Offering both an enriched American Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma to students from around the world, DAA prepares its students for success in the world's most prestigious universities and colleges. DAA is the only American curriculum school in Dubai to receive the KHDA rating of Outsta... nding and has received this rating since 2011. With over 20 years of history and academic excellence, DAA is one of the most sought-after American schools in Dubai. The school's outstanding heritage is coupled with its future design focus which embeds creative design, cutting-edge robotics and digital fluencies at its core. Through teaching, learning and innovation, students develop a mastery of multiple literacies and fluencies to support genuine world-class learning, personal growth and future readiness. DAA offers a diverse range of extra-curricular, athletic, and leadership opportunities to enrich the holistic development of each student. In addition, our original and growing WISE initiative pulls efforts of wellness, inclusion, safeguarding, and social-emotional health into a coordinated effort to support students for holistic well-being, supporting them in their growth and in their learning. Our staff teaches and inspires excellence in academics and life-long learning skills by continually reviewing and building an enriched American curriculum, promoting student achievement, encouraging integrity and nurturing a desire to learn.
