Teacher (Early Intervention)

Join the **altSchool **team, where you can be at the heart of a transformative educational experience for children with special needs. We are seeking Teachers who are eager to collaborate on innovative early intervention strategies and committed to making a tangible difference.

**First 90 Days**
- Immerse yourself in the **altSchool **core values and Method, understanding our innovative approach to special education.
- Learn and embrace all our policies and protocols including teaching approaches, performance management, parent engagement protocols and safety procedures.
- Familiarise yourself with our EdTech platform and integrate it seamlessly into classroom management.
- Work closely with our Curriculum Director to adapt and enrich our curriculum framework, ensuring alignment with the AEPS assessment framework.
- Design and implement dynamic Individual Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's needs.
- Engage with the AltSchool community, including families, to establish trust and communication channels.

**Typical Expectations**
- Embrace a hands-on role in delivering and refining high-quality, individualised education.
- Support a team of educators, fostering a culture of professional growth and collaboration.
- Collaborate with the Centre Manager to ensure operational excellence, coordinate schedules, and maintain high levels of parent engagement.
- Work closely with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists to create and regularly update holistic educational plans for each student.
- Regularly assess student progress, leveraging technology to streamline reporting and adapt strategies.
- Actively contribute to a culture of open communication and continuous improvement using our in-house software tools and platforms.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, or a related field.
- At least 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in a special education setting, preferably with a leadership background.
- Familiarity with the AEPS (Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System) for children.
- Additional certification or accreditation in teaching, with a willingness to pursue further specialization in early intervention a plus.
- Strong proficiency in technology use in education, with the ability to adapt to new platforms.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with a passion for driving change in educational practices.

**Core competencies (Job scorecard snapshot)**
- **_Curriculum Alignment: _**Expertise in aligning lesson plans with a prescribed curriculum framework.
- **_Individualised Instruction: _**Adept at creating and executing tailored educational plans.
- **_Educational Operations: _**Competent in collaborating with management for smooth daily operations.
- **_Tech Integration: _**Skilled in employing technology to enhance learning and operations.
- **_Collaborative Leadership: _**Demonstrated ability to lead within an agile, team-focused environment.
- **_Continuous Innovation _**: Committed to exploring and implementing progressive educational strategies.
- **_Community Building: _**Proven ability to engage parents and build a vibrant learning community.

**Why altSchool?**

At **altSchool **, you'll be part of an agile team that's rethinking early intervention. We're not just filling positions; we're looking for innovators who will help us push the boundaries of what's possible in special education in Singapore. Here’s why you should join us:

- Be part of a collaborative culture where your voice matters and your contributions shape the future of our early intervention approach.
- We are obsessed with efficiency and excellence - we don't like wasting time or resources.
- You will get to use our comprehensive school management platform that streamlines teaching and enriches learning experiences. It also supports our daily operations and parent engagement all in one place.
- You'll get access our performance management software that drives our effectiveness, tracks goals, and supports our ethos of open, transparent communication.
- You'll have the opportunity to grow with a startup that’s poised to make a meaningful impact.