ICT, Head of Department

Work Location: Bedok Primary Objective of Position Work to achieve AWWA school vision of empowering students to thrive in the community. Job Responsibilities Curriculum and Instructional Excellence Lead in the development of the vision, educational goals and priorities to guide curriculum for assigned domain/level/track Lead the planning implementation and evaluation of school-based curriculum or programmes for the assigned domain/level/track Customise curriculum, pedagogy and assessment methods to enhance students’ learning experiences for assigned domain/level/track Lead the implementation of a framework for monitoring and evaluating instructional programmes, classroom practices and student progress for assigned domain/level/track Holistic Student Development Lead the integration of IEP/ITP goals into lesson planning; collaborate with families and Allied Professionals to achieve desired outcomes for all students for the assigned domain/level/track Develop and implement programmes to support student character development and social emotional skills for the assigned domain/level/track Professional Development Develop professional development roadmaps and in-house programmes for assigned domain/level/track Facilitate school professional learning teams and network learning communities in the SPED sector Proactively seek learning opportunities and set stretch goals to drive own professional and holistic development Mentorship and People Development Provide ongoing feedback and mentorship to Teachers to encourage performance improvement, reflective practice and facilitate skill development Evaluate direct reports’ (Teachers) progress and performance, and provide coaching/mentoring Projects, Pogrammes and Initiatives Lead cross-functional teams to plan and implement school or organisation-wide programmes/initiatives/events Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement Establish and develop partnerships with stakeholders (e.g. families/caregivers, community or mainstream partners, allied professionals) to achieve desired outcomes Lead the development of communication materials for families/caregivers, community or commercial partners, etc. for relevant programmes/initiatives Organisational Management and Development Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, collaboration and innovation in assigned domain/level/track Lead the formulation, implementation and evaluation of work plans and initiatives related to assigned domain/level/track to ensure alignment with the school’s vision and priorities Plan and manage allocated budget and resources for the assigned domain/level/track Other Expectations Support the development and implementation of induction programmes for new staff Support the selection and assessment of Senior/Teacher Assistants and Teachers Participate in organisation-wide programmes and initiatives Undertake any other relevant duties as and when assigned by the Principal, AWWA CEO or School Management Committee Job Specifications Minimum Education / Qualifications Diploma in Special Education by NIE (For trained teacher) Minimum Years of Relevant Experience At least 5 years of relevant working experience with at least 2 years in a Senior Teacher position Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Be an exemplary and holistic social leader who is insightful and courageous Lead the organisation and its members through effective management and leadership practices aligned with MISSION Framework and Serving Leadership Principles Note: The above responsibilities are by no means exhaustive and are subject to amendment whenever needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr