After 22 years in jail, man escapes on the day he was to be released
A Russian man who had spent the last 22 years of his life in a penal colony for serious crimes, recently escaped on the very day he was supposed to be released.
According to the SHOT Telegram channel, Kamoljon Kalonov had been serving a lengthy 22-year-sentence for a double murder, theft, and possession of weapons, ammunition, explosives, and explosive devices, but he was supposed to be released from the IK-19 penal colony in the village of Markova near Irkutsk last week. However, the regional department of the Federal Penitentiary Service told RIA Novosti that on the morning of his release day, at around 4 in the morning, Kalonov disappeared from the colony without informing anyone and is now supposedly on the run. Originally from the city of Zima in the Irkutsk region, Kamoljon Kalonov was first convicted for organizing a criminal community and was released from prison in 1997. He was then convicted again in 2001 and imprisoned for 22 years. The colony he disappeared from is an open facility where convicts can move around freely.
The fact is that, for those serving time in a colony-settlement, absence for three days is not considered a prison escape, but rather an evasion from the route. If during this time he does not come back or is not found, then the inmate risks a criminal punishment of up to 4 years in prison,” the press service of the Main Directorate of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for the Irkutsk Region wrote in a statement.After 22 years, Kalonov was going to be released on parole and sent to forced labour, but he apparently decided to go on the run on the very day of his release.
Broadhurst Primary School is renowned for its progressive and innovative approach to education. It is exceptionally well positioned to provide a dynamic, interactive learning environment in which children can develop their individual skills. The School caters for children from diverse cultures which is reflected in the school’s social, academic and cultural curriculum.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
The School is currently seeking to appoint a full- time School Occupational Therapist from Term 3 2023. The incumbent will be responsible for providing occupational therapy assessments and treatment to students especially in the Junior Section of the School.
The applicant will be responsible for individual and group sessions to correct specific areas of concern as identified by Occupational Therapy assessment. Children will be assessed to determine their level of functioning relative to their age in such areas as fine and gross motor skills, muscles tone, self- care and activities of daily living.
Basic requirements:
• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in the Occupational Therapy field
• Must be registered with the Botswana Health Professions Council or any related Health Council
• Working in an educational setting would be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities and Duties are not limited to:
• Working cooperatively and jointly with the Learning Support Department
• Developing and carrying out a two-year Sensory-Motor Programme with all children in Reception and Standard 1
• Carrying out individual screening assessments and ongoing evaluation.
• Carrying out full Occupational Therapy assessments for children in need across the school from Reception to Standard 7
• Promoting the department’s activities by initiating relevant speakers/ visits/ training sessions for staff and pupils
• Assisting the teaching Staff by developing their expertise and awareness regarding ways to support Broadhurst children
• Be prepared to do substitution in the normal teaching programme when required to do so
• As a member of the Learning Support Department, carry out entrance assessments for new entrants
• As a member of the Learning Support Department, year on year progress is established by carrying out Group Attainment tests from Standard 1 to 7 in Reading, Spelling and Mathematics.
• Writing assessment reports identifying the student’s needs and proposed treatment strategies
• Developing occupational treatment plans and goals for rehabilitative care to improve student functional abilities and enhance their ability to learn
• Providing students with individual treatment and group therapy sessions to correct specific areas of concern
• Monitoring therapy programmes and consulting with teaching staff regarding inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program; evaluates the efficacy of the established programme and makes modifications within the framework of the Learning Support process as necessary.
• Collaborating and coordinating occupational therapy goals with the School curriculum
• Demonstrating educational and developmental strategies to students and families for successful home intervention of perceptual, motor, and sensory programs.
• Providing interpretation and summaries of assessment reports to families and Junior School teachers
• Recommendation of equipment that ensures proper positioning to enhance functional performance of the student, addressing the student’s neuromuscular needs. May include design and fabrication of equipment or recommendations for purchase of adaptive equipment as needed.
• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the laws and policies governing Special Education in Botswana, particularly as they pertain to the delivery of occupational therapy services.
A minimum of five years postgraduate Occupational Therapy experience. School experience would be an added advantage.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
We will be requiring the services of a Physical Education Teacher in Term 1, 2024. Suitably qualified and experienced applicants
holding a Teaching qualification and/ or a degree in the relevant field will be considered.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Working cooperatively and jointly with a teaching partner to ensure the smooth running of the Physical Education Department.
• Liaising with the Skills Coordinator regarding the use of Thinking Skills/ Maps/ Hats in teaching the subject.
• Generating an annual budget for approval by the Headteacher; ensuring that the funds are applied effectively; carrying out annual stocktaking (books, equipment, sports code uniforms, teaching materials) for the Bursar.
• Promoting the department’s activities by initiating relevant speakers/ visits/ coaching sessions for staff and pupils. Assist the teaching Staff by developing their expertise and awareness regarding the coaching of the different sports on offer at the school.
• Attending SCSA meetings and fixtures meetings and ensuring that this information is included on the Termly calendar.
• Be prepared to do substitution in the normal teaching programme when required to do so.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in teaching the relevant subject together with a working knowledge of the School’s core teaching methodologies would be an added advantage.
SCHOOL NURSE
The School is currently seeking to appoint a full- time School Nurse from Term 3 2023. Suitably qualified and experienced applicants holding a Nursing Degree will be considered.
Basic requirements:
• Minimum of 8 years ‘experience in the nursing field
• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana
• Proven broad-based nursing competency and knowledge including school nursing or community experience
• Paediatric training or other relevant experience
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Computer Skills
• SHE training will be an added advantage
• Experience in Trauma will be an added advantage
• Valid Driver’s license will be an added advantage
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Providing direct care to students and staff
• Promoting a healthy school environment
• Providing leadership for the provision of health services
• Provision of screening and referral services for health conditions
• Serving in a leadership role in the development and evaluation of School health policies
• Liaising between the Broadhurst community and health care professionals
• Provision of specialist support to the Learning Support Therapists
CLASS TEACHERS AND SUBJECT TEACHERS
Broadhurst Primary requires the services of Class Teachers and Subject Teachers. Suitably qualified teachers holding a teaching degree or Post Graduate teaching qualification will be considered. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching the relevant subject together with a working knowledge of the School’s core teaching methodologies (THRASS, Brain Gym, Thinking Maps, De Bono Thinking Skills and Accreditation, Problem-Solving Mathematics) would be an added advantage.
Broadhurst Primary School offers a competitive remuneration package including benefits.
Only short- listed applicants will be contacted
For your application to be considered, applicants should forward a letter of application, copies of qualification certificates, transcripts, a Curriculum Vitae and two references to the Headteacher info@broadhurstprimary.org on or before 13 October 2023.