Term Assistant Lecturer (Special Educational Needs Support)

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong invites applications for a Teaching Associate in the Student Special Support Office. The role focuses on coordinating SEN support with academic departments, managing special assessment arrangements, and providing remedial and mentorship services.

Qualifications include a recognised degree in Education or related fields, relevant SEN support experience, strong teamwork and communication skills in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree preferably in Education, Education (Special Needs), Social Science, or relevant discipline, or professional qualification, preferably with a post-graduate qualification.
• Relevant experience in rendering support services to students with SEN.
• A good team player with the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• To liaise and work with different academic departments / operational units on the support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• To carry out duties in relation to students with SEN and academic administration such as special assessment arrangement, exemption and related logistic arrangement.
• To provide additional tutorial support, remedial classes, mentorship, or other related format to support the learning of students with SEN.
• To assist in developing and refining programme curriculum, teaching materials and project work specifically for students with SEN.
• To provide central support in coordinating and implementing dedicated services / activities for students with SEN in promoting an inclusive culture on campus.
• To consolidate and prepare periodic reports on the services provided for students with SEN.

Skills

English & Chinese comms

Team player

Independent under pressure

Presentation skills

Education

Recognised degree in Education or related field

Job description

Student Special Support Office

Major Duties

(a) To liaise and work with different academic departments / operational units on the support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN);

(b) To carry out duties in relation to students with SEN and academic administration such as special assessment arrangement, exemption and related logistic arrangement;

(c) To provide additional tutorial support, remedial classes, mentorship, or other related format to support the learning of students with SEN;

(d) To assist in developing and refining programme curriculum, teaching materials and project work specifically for students with SEN;

(e) To provide central support in coordinating and implementing dedicated services / activities for students with SEN in promoting an inclusive culture on campus; and

(f) To consolidate and prepare periodic reports on the services provided for students with SEN.

Requirements

(a) A recognised degree preferably in Education, Education (Special Needs), Social Science, or relevant discipline, or professional qualification, preferably with a post-graduate qualification;

(b) Relevant experience in rendering support services to students with SEN;

(c) A good team player with the ability to work independently under pressure; and

(d) Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese.

Notes

(1) The post is at the rank of Teaching Associate.

(2) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment.

(3) Immediate availability is preferred.

(4) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.

(5) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal working hours and at different work locations as assigned.

(6) Applicants who have responded to the advertisement in the last six months need not re-apply.

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