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Careers - Maharat Learning Center
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Careers

At Maharat, we are on a mission to ‘Bridge the Gap’ for children of determination and foster an inclusive community. And people are at the heart of what we do – As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to build a diverse team that is united in a mutual desire to help our children become the very best they can be. Embark on a journey with us, and you can expect the highest quality training and professional development, opportunities to work with like-minded professionals and a rewarding career that will empower you to truly make a difference every day.

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Client Relations Officer (Emirati)

About Us:

At Maharat Learning Center we support children and young adults with Specific Learning Difficulties including Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), as well as other cognitive disorders, developmental delays and learning difficulties that may be affecting their academic performance, and promote their inclusion in to the broader community. Our programs are individualized, and our teaching style utilizes Assistive Technology, Augmentative Alternative Communication, ABA teaching techniques, online resources, virtual reality, robotics and other innovative technology to teach children and young adults the academic, social and life skills they need to succeed in school, college and life.

Key Reponsibilities:

  • Communicate professionally and liaise face to face, via telephone, and in writing with clients, consultants, visitors, service providers, inquirers, and company employees.
  • Conduct initial communication with potential new clients, providing all relevant information about company services.
  • Explain all paperwork, policies, and procedures and schedule the initial consultation appointments, assessment appointments, intake appointments, etc.
  • Obtain customer feedback, assist with client satisfaction surveys, and provide regular updates to the Management of any concerns/matters that may arise.
  • Act as Enrollment Records Custodian for the Center, including daily retrieval and return of Enrollment Records for clinicians.
  • Responsible for Health, Safety and Environment which includes infection control, emergency preparedness, fire safety and waste management.
  • Answer a high volume of calls and maintain a rapid response and follow-up rate according to the agreed standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelors or Masters (any field).
  • Minimum 2-5years of experience in Client Relation.
  • Past experience preferably in the Healthcare and / or Education industry.

About You:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication in English and / or Arabic.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for building and developing relationships with clients.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
  • Flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.







    Clinical Psychologist

    About the Role:

    The main purpose of this role is to provide clinical or counseling services, assess and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

    Key Reponsibilities:

    • Carry out psychological screenings & assessments for the clients to determine client’s needs, abilities or behavior using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behavior
    • Administer and score tests, and write comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational assessment reports
    • Recommend, develop and administer appropriate suitable psychological interventions and treatment plans.
    • Organize programs that induce social and academic development in a learning group
    • Attend workshops, seminars, and/or professional meetings in order to remain informed of new developments in psychology.
    • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside behavior technicians, speech and language therapists, etc.

    Qualifications & Experience:

    • DHA License
    • DClinPsy or PhD in Psychology
    • Previous experience working with children with Autism Spectrum or related disorders and other developmental delays

    Knowledge / Skills and abilities required:

    • Strategic thinker with good networking aptitude
    • Be creative and adaptable – to design interventions based on unique needs of each client
    • Be enthusiastic and have high-energy
    • Be able to work independently, as well as part of the multi-disciplinary team







      ABA Supervisor (BCBA)

      About the Role:

      The main purpose of this role is to implement techniques based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) during 1:1 behavioral intervention sessions with children with autism and related disorders.

      Key Reponsibilities:

      • Oversee ABA-based behavioral intervention services for clients and families, ensuring effective implementation of individualized plans.
      • Supervise and coach behavioral technicians / learning support assistants to maintain high-quality intervention.Provide ongoing guidance within each client’s individual program, ensuring each client’s continued progress towards realizing their maximum potential based on the recommendations provided by Clinical Supervisors.
      • Coordinate and integrate behavioral interventions for maximum effectiveness, regularly reviewing and updating plans.
      • Contribute to staff supervision, hiring, training, and evaluation within the behavioral intervention team.
      • Mentor the team for skill enhancement and creativity.
      • Encourage exploration of new ideas and programs.
      • Conduct school observations for skill generalization and identify improvement areas.

      Qualifications & Experience:

      • Active BCBA Certification
      • Master’s degree in Psychology / Special Education
      • Proven experience in behavior analysis

      Knowledge / Skills and abilities required:

      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
      • Strategic thinker with good networking aptitude
      • Strong analytical, organizational, and creative thinking skills.
      • Be enthusiastic and have high-energy levels.
      • Be able to work independently, as well as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
      • Creative, flexible, and solution-oriented
      • Ability to quickly synthesize complex ideas, align them with business priorities, and devise actionable strategies to accomplish goals.
      • Develop self skills to improve confidence, product knowledge, and other skills required to fulfill the job







        Behavioral Therapist

        About the Role:

        The main purpose of this role is to implement techniques based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) during 1:1 therapy sessions with children with autism and related disorders.

        Key Reponsibilities:

        • Implement techniques based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the center, home, or school settings based on structured and individualized treatment programs designed by a Clinical Supervisor. These include skill acquisition programs and behavior plans, to teach children with autism language, play, social, self-help, and academic skills, while at the same time reducing the occurrence of maladaptive behaviors.
        • Collect data and maintain documentation pertaining to each child’s program.
        • Provide ongoing guidance within each client’s individual program, ensuring each client’s continued progress towards realizing their maximum potential based on the recommendations provided by Clinical Supervisors.
        • Participate in clinic meetings, workshops and training seminars as necessary.

        Qualifications & Experience:

        • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology / Education / Physical Therapy.
        • Previous experience in ABA and working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is desirable. However, if you have a passion for working with children and/or are a graduate student looking for hands on experience you are welcome to apply.

        About You:

        • To be considered for this role, you must be passionate about teaching and interacting with children.
        • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
        • Be enthusiastic and have high-energy levels.
        • Be able to work independently as well as take and process directions from mentor

        Note: You will be provided with extensive training and continued guidance regarding the behavioral interventions and will have the opportunity to progress.







          Para Educator (Learning Support Assistant)

          About the Role:

          The main purpose of this role is to assist in the preparation &/or modification of curriculum/lesson plans (to make them individualized), reports, academic materials, accommodations & modifications and ensure that all client related materials are maintained and organized.

          Key Reponsibilities:

          • Implement techniques based on Applied Behavior Analysis in the school and classroom school settings.
          • Implement structured and individualized treatment programs designed by a Behavioral Supervisor, including but not limited to Behavior Plans (BSPs) & Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to teach children language, play, social, self-help, and academic skills, thereby reducing the occurrence of maladaptive behaviors. 
          • Facilitate social interaction to help establish and maintain successful peer relationships.
          • Support the classroom teacher in managing children’s behavior and modifying the learning environment.
          • Facilitate functional independence by fading in & out when necessary.
          • Collect data and maintain documentation pertaining to each child’s program.
          • Participate in department meetings, workshops, and training seminars as necessary.
          • Communicate questions, child’s progress, or other feedback to supervisory staff.
          • Adhere to Director, Behavioral Supervisor, Case Manager & School Support Advisor’s behavioral intervention recommendations.

          Qualifications & Experience:

          • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology / Education.
          • Previous experience in ABA and working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is desirable. However, if you have a passion for working with children and/or are a graduate student looking for hands on experience you are welcome to apply.

          About You:

          • To be considered for this role, you must be passionate about teaching and interacting with children.
          • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and / or Arabic.
          • Be enthusiastic and have high-energy levels.
          • Be able to work independently as well as take and process directions from mentors.

          Note: You will be provided with extensive training and continued guidance regarding the behavioral interventions and will have the opportunity to progress.







            Occupational Therapist

            About the Role:

            The Employee shall perform Occupational Therapist duties, the scope of which shall include but is not limited to:

            Key Reponsibilities:

            • Perform relevant and necessary occupational therapy assessments and evaluations and write corresponding reports.
            • Design and implement structured and individualized treatment occupational therapy programs to teach each child.
            • Collect data and maintain documentation pertaining to each child’s program.
            • Provide ongoing guidance within each client’s individual program, ensuring each client’s continued progress towards realizing their maximum potential.
            • Communicate questions, child’s progress, or other feedback to parents, Clinical ABA Supervisors, Case Manager and ABA therapists.
            • Review behavior management techniques to ensure consistency in therapy, while at the same time reducing the occurrence of maladaptive behaviors.
            • Participate in clinic meetings, workshops, and training seminars as necessary.
            • Educate and train ABA Therapists in occupational therapy techniques utilized for each child, in order to ensure consistency of interventions.
            • Write progress reports to secure funding from insurance agencies using sound occupational therapy terminology.
            • Write school observation reports highlighting the child’s strengths and areas of need, as well as recommendations for school staff, for the school and the child’s family.
            • Assist in answering questions using a professional tone.
            • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
            • Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization.
            • Arrive on time to all scheduled sessions; minimal cancellations.
            • Achieve performance goals / objectives as specified in the performance plan.
            • Maintain accurate and timely records including timesheets and reports.
            • Assist with other administrative tasks when required.
            • Represent Maharat professionally and ethically.
            • Provide such other services as are ancillary to the foregoing or as the Employer may reasonably request (collectively, the “Services”).
            • Qualifications & Experience:
            • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology / Education.
            • Previous experience in ABA and working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is desirable. However, if you have a passion for working with children and/or are a graduate student looking for hands on experience you are welcome to apply.

            Qualifications & Experience:

            • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
            • Valid DHA License
            • Minimum 2years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist
            • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and / or Arabic.
            • Be creative and have problemsolving skills to design programs appropriate to different learning styles Enthusiastic with highenergy levels.
            • Be able to work independently, as well as part of the Multidisciplinary team.
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            Note: You will be provided with extensive training and continued guidance regarding the behavioral interventions and will have the opportunity to progress.







              ABA Internship, New Graduates & Trainees

              At Maharat Learning Center, we are committed to empowering children of determination and creating an inclusive community. Our team is at the heart of this mission—by joining us, you will be part of a diverse group of professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact every day.

              If you are a recent graduate, trainee, or looking for an internship in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive high-quality training, and work alongside experienced professionals in the field.

              About the Role:

              The ABA Intern/Trainee role is designed to provide hands-on training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) while working with children with autism and developmental challenges.

              Key Reponsibilities:

              • Implement ABA techniques in therapy sessions to support children’s language, social, academic, and self-help skills.
              • Assist in reducing maladaptive behaviors by following structured behavior intervention plans.
              • Collect data and maintain progress documentation for each child.
              • Participate in clinic meetings, training workshops, and professional development sessions.
              • Work closely with supervisors to ensure individualized treatment plans are followed effectively.

              Qualifications & Experience:

              • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related field (preferred but not required for trainees).
              • Previous experience in ABA therapy or working with children with autism is desirable but not required.
              • Fresh graduates and students looking for hands-on experience are encouraged to apply.

              About You:

              • Passionate about helping children with special needs reach their full potential.
              • Strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
              • Energetic, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
              • Able to work independently while taking direction from mentors.

              Note: You will be provided with extensive training and continued guidance regarding the behavioral interventions and will have the opportunity to progress.







                Speech and Language Therapist

                About the Role:

                The main purpose of this role is to perform speech and language assessments and evaluations and design / implement structured and individualized treatment speech programs to teach children with various speech disorders or delays.

                Key Reponsibilities:

                • Provide screening, consultation, comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, intervention and treatment of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
                • Develop and implement highly specialized speech and language therapy treatment
                  programs to facilitate the recovery of speech, language and swallowing function.
                • Provide ongoing guidance within each client’s individual program to family/caregivers and other professionals, ensuring each client’s continued progress towards realizing their maximum potential.
                • Communicate questions, child’s progress or other feedback to parents, teachers and Multi-disciplinary team members.
                • Prepare reports and maintain documentation pertaining to each child’s program.
                • Participate in clinic/team meetings, workshops and training seminars as necessary.

                Qualifications & Experience:

                • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech / Linguistics.
                • Valid DHA License
                • Minimum 2 years of work experience as a Speech & Language Therapist

                About You:

                • To be considered for this role, you must be passionate about working with children.
                • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
                • Be creative and have problem-solving skills – to design programs appropriate to different learning styles and communication issues.
                • Be enthusiastic and have high-energy levels.
                • Be able to work independently as well as part of the Multi-disciplinary team.







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