Special Education Teacher - Singapore - PEOPLE360 SERVICES PTE. LTD.

Description

Job description

Our Client is one of the leading private therapy centres in Singapore.

Role Type:
Special-Education Teacher

Job description:
We are looking for a compassionate special education teacher with experience teaching students with special needs. The ideal candidate will be patient, innovative, and organized.
To be successful as a special education teacher you should be committed to helping students, offering support to overcome practical obstacles to their learning.

• Facilitating lessons in a manner that will be effective despite a student's challenges.
• Providing support for students both academically and personally where necessary.
• Respecting students and treating them with dignity in the learning environment.
• Preparing lessons in advance with the needs of learners in mind.
• Designing activities to achieve the learning goals of the students.

Job Duties Include:

• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
• Assess students' skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
• Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student's abilities
• Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals
• Discuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
• Provide written reports on a half yearly basis and a short update on the communication app weekly
• Participate in team meetings relating to client needs and goals

Requirements:

• A Diplomo or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or special education.
• Possess Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Learning Support (SDELS) specifically from NIEC would be advantageous.
• Previous experience working with students with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Learning Support Educator in the DSLS programme
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.