Trained Teacher

Location New Upper Changi Road Job Purpose Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel. Job Responsibilities Implement and monitor effective teaching & learning pedagogies, intervention strategies for students with Special Education Needs (SEN)Design and implement valid and reliable modes of assessment to evaluate students’ progress and development. Identify and design support structures to students with SEN Work with school leaders and management team to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students Responsible for designing, assessing and reviewing student-centric lessons with engaging approaches to accommodate individual learning styles Advocate to Heads of Department appropriate instructional learning resources to value add to students’ learning Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and teaching strategies to help students to master concepts and skills Implement the use of information technology in lesson preparation and teaching to engage learners Research and keep abreast of up-to-date subject knowledge and design teaching resources in professional learning teams Supervise students and manage pupil behaviours in the classroom and on school premises to inculcate school values and enforce discipline Document concerns of students to facilitate problem solving with parents and professional support staff Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferencing to discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses and identify areas of focus to support IEP goals and transition Provide information to parents for home-school communications to support students’ progress Make home visits for students with high support needs and craft intervention strategies to meet student social and emotional needs Establish work plan priorities to meet school strategic thrusts Actively involved in staff meetings, co-curricular activities, educational conferences, and school programs. Participate in parents' evenings and school-wide training events to promote home-school partnership. Participate in organizing school events, including sporting events, learning journey and other excursions like camping trips and educational tours Job Requirements Diploma/ Degree from recognised Polytechnics and Universities with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics Candidates with recognised Diploma in Special Education, Diploma/ Degree in Education or Post Graduate Diploma in Education is a MUST. Prior experience with Students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred Specific subject knowledge, knowledge in special needs education and behaviour modification, Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)Interpersonal skills, classroom management skills, takes Initiative, effective communication Strong in verbal and written English Prior experience handling Numeracy/ Literacy, Physical Education, WPLN, Science, HSR, SEL/ CCE and Vocational Guidance is an added advantage. Candidates with no experience and necessary qualifications may be considered for the Untrained Teacher position may have the opportunity to enroll in the Diploma in Special Education course conducted by National Institute of Education, leading to certification as a Trained Teacher. #J-18808-Ljbffr