NEEV – We are looking for a Special Education Teacher to join our team of educators. You will be responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities. You will modify existing curriculum on basic subjects, e.g. English, math, science and so on, to meet each student’s learning requirements and build individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs. You will also discuss with parents and support staff about important matters that might prevent the students’ progress. Ultimately, you will help and inspire children to achieve important learning milestones. A few skills such as good organisations, creative, adaptive, detail oriented, highly intuitive, and calming in nature would be an added asset.
Responsibilities
- Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
- Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
- Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
- Monitor children’s behavioural patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
- Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing, puppetry, song & dance)
- Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
- Prepare students for transition to the next grade
- Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems.
- Coach the helpers who work with children with disabilities
- Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counsellors and speech therapists) to create
holistic intervention plans
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role
- Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
- Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities
- Ability to create IEPs
- A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Valid Special education certificate
- Diploma in special education /BSc in Special Education / MSc is a plus.