SAFEGUARDING

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

Special Educational Needs Coordinator

The Dewey Schools (TDS) are a division of Edufit, an educational management organization, which operates multiple schools and campuses throughout Vietnam. Edufit is a pioneering education corporation, delivers world-class education, established in Vietnam in 2011.

Edufit declares the possibility of providing innovative and trusted education services to elevate Vietnam. Edufit stands for the values that honor and inspire our students. We strive to deliver our statements of high-quality teaching and learning, digital citizenship and global citizenship. We work for the well-being of our students, parents and teachers. Edufit is committed to breakthroughs that develop sustainable education, using a business model that makes it all possible, described by the important statements:

1.         The Dewey Schools’ Mission, Vision, Educational Outcome, Philosophy and Core Values
2.         Statement on Global Citizenship and Digital Citizenship
3.         Statement on High-quality learning and teaching

Our core values: INTEGRITY, PASSION, GENEROSITY, LIFELONG LEARNING

POSITION TITLE: Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
(in addition to classroom teaching responsibilities - IB and bilingual context)

REPORTS TO: IB Programme Coordinator / Head of Academic Division / Inclusion Lead

Working location: Hanoi

REQUIREMENTS: 

Essential:

• Hold a degree in Education or Special Education
• PGCE/QTS or equivalent
• Experience with IB curriculum or inquiry-based approaches
• At least 2 years experience in bilingual/international schools
• Knowledge of safeguarding and learning support principles

Desirable:

• Postgraduate certificate in SEN or inclusive education
• Experience in bilingual (Vietnamese -English) school settings
• Training in cognitive or behavioural assessment tools
• Familiarity with WIDA, MAP, CIS application, or similar progress frameworks.

WHAT WE OFFER: 
• Visa/work permit sponsored, including spouse and up to 2 dependents
• Paid personal leave days and public holidays
• Reimbursed flight tickets
• KPI (Key Performance Index) bonuses
• One month's salary as a bonus for the completion of each school year
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing support for new teachers, such as airport pickup, bank assistance, phone set-up, etc.
• Tuition discount for up to 2 children

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The SENCO is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational coordination of provision for students with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all learners, including those in bilingual and multilingual contexts, have equitable access to high-quality, inquiry-based IB education. The postholder will collaborate with teachers, parents, external agencies, and school leaders while maintaining classroom teaching responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership & Compliance
- Implement and review the school’s inclusion and SEN policies in alignment with CIS and IB Standards.
- Ensure documentation complies with international safeguarding frameworks and the IB Programme Standards.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the school's Strategic Inclusion Plan.

2. Identification and Assessment
- Lead early identification through data analysis, observation, and diagnostic tools across both English and Vietnamese streams.
- Coordinate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with measurable goals and monitor student progress.
- Use both Vietnamese and English assessment sources to guide support planning.

3. Teacher Collaboration and Professional Learning
- Support bilingual and IB educators in differentiating instruction using inquiry-based strategies.
- Deliver workshops on inclusive practice, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and language-accessible interventions.
- Model inclusion through co-teaching and observation cycles.
Student and Parent Support
- Maintain regular communication with families in Vietnamese and/or English.
- Coordinate review meetings involving teachers, families, and specialists.
- Liaise with bilingual support services (speech/language, counselling) when appropriate.

4. Dual Role: Teaching
- Teach classes aligned with the IB curriculum, incorporating inclusive and student-centred pedagogies.
- Adapt content for learners with diverse needs, especially in a dual-language context.
- Contribute to collaborative planning meetings to model integrated SEN support.