Education Officer

Role Overview The Education Officer will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations of CanShala in the state and ensuring the effective implementation of educational interventions at CanShala centers. This includes U-DISE registration of all children, following up with home/parent schools for U-DISE registration and re-integration of children, developing appropriate resource materials, monitoring registering learners, overseeing the Personalized Education Plans (PEPs), monitoring the student progress, and facilitating reintegration into formal schooling. Additionally, this role will lead capacity-building workshops for teachers, parents, and school communities, creating awareness about education for children with cancer. The Education Officer will play a key role in advocacy efforts, school partnerships, and impact documentation, ensuring every child receives quality education and a seamless transition back to mainstream schooling. Key Responsibilities 1. Implementation of educational interventions · Monitor all eligible children are registered as learners at CanShala centers. · Ensuring U-DISE registration and implementation of Personalized Education Plans (PEPs) in collaboration with teachers. · Ensuring the diagnostic assessments and tracking student progress in collaboration with teachers. · Monitor the Medically Disadvantaged Learners (MDL) support ratio and ensure timely interventions. · Monitoring the scholarships, learning outcomes and ensuring children are successfully promoted to the next class. · Visiting the care centres and units within the state to ensure effective implementation of educational services. 2. Reintegration & Schooling · Tracking each child's progress and monitoring the reintegration of eligible learners into formal schooling annually by tracking through follow-ups. · Ensure successful reintegration of children into the UDISE system or other affiliated schools. · Maintain accurate records of school enrollment, treatment cycle, and intervention effectiveness. 3. Parent & Community Engagement & Advocacy · Organize monthly Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) to discuss student progress and reintegration plans. · Conduct awareness sessions for parents on education continuity and dropout prevention. · Organize and conduct workshops for teachers, parents, and school communities (government/private schools) on cancer awareness and advocacy. · Engage with local schools, community organizations, and stakeholders to build awareness and support reintegration efforts. 4. Capacity Building & Training · Conduct training programs for teachers, support staff, social workers, and volunteers. · Develop and customize curricula to support learning for children with cancer. · Collaborate with NGOs and education bodies for resource materials and skill development. 5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting · Report monthly on registered learners, U-DISE registrations, learning outcomes, MDL support ratio, and scholarship status. · Monitor and document student attendance at CanShala centers and follow up on absenteeism. · Track children’s promotion to the next class and ensure academic progression. · Develop impact stories of children, capturing their educational journey and success. · Monitor the status of PEP/IEP plans, attendance records, and reintegration status logs. · Provide monthly progress reports on student development and intervention impact. Key Skills & Competencies · Effective communication skills (written and verbal) for engaging with children, parents, and stakeholders. · Strong team management skills to coordinate with teachers, social workers, and partner organizations. · Ability to conduct training workshops for teachers, parents, and school staff. · Advocacy and awareness-building experience in education or child welfare. · Proficiency in data tracking, reporting, and documentation. · Willingness to travel for school visits, reintegration follow-ups, and community workshops.