Dedicated Special Education Instructor Wanted

As a skilled Special Education Instructor, you will play a vital role in delivering customized educational programs for students with special needs. You will design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) that cater to the unique learning needs of each student.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individualized Education Plan Development: Collaborate with specialists and families to design and implement personalized IEPs for each student, ensuring the plan aligns with the student's goals and addresses academic, social, and behavioral needs.
• Instructional Delivery: Develop and implement differentiated lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and abilities, using creative and adaptive teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Progress Monitoring and Assessment: Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and document learning outcomes, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to refine student learning plans.
• Classroom Management: Establish a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and active learning, implementing positive behavior management strategies and de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe learning space for all.
• Daily Care and Safety: Assist students with personal care tasks as needed, supervise and monitor students during classroom activities, outdoor play, and transitions to ensure their safety, and follow established health and safety protocols to manage risks and prevent accidents.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with therapists, learning support staff, and other educators to provide a coordinated approach to student care, participate in team meetings to discuss student progress and share resources, and maintain regular communication with parents or caregivers to inform them of their child's progress.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date with best practices in special education, engage in peer observation, mentorship, and feedback sessions to continuously refine teaching methodologies and classroom practices, and attend workshops, courses, and certifications as required by the organization to enhance competencies.
• Parental Engagement: Conduct regular progress meetings with parents/guardians to discuss student goals, progress, and challenges, provide parents with resources and strategies for supporting their child's learning at home, and act as a liaison between the school and families, addressing concerns and fostering strong partnerships.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with students who have special needs, such as ASD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities
• Proficiency in developing and implementing IEPs, experience using assistive technology and alternative communication methods, and strong skills in using digital tools for progress monitoring, lesson planning, and student communication
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to manage diverse student needs, excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and parents, and compassion, patience, and commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive education for students with special needs

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Others:

Location: We are hiring for positions at our Changi centre. Please tell us about your relevant skills and qualifications.