Trained Teacher (Special Education) - APSN Chaoyang School (Ang Mo Kio)

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

APSN Education Services Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking a dedicated SEN teacher to plan, deliver and review individualized educational services for students with special needs in self-contained and integrated settings. The role requires collaboration with school leaders, parents and external agencies to ensure quality support.

The candidate should have NIE/NTU qualifications in special education or related diplomas and be proficient in using assessment tools and ICT in teaching.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Education or related field (DISE/DipEd/PGDE) from a recognised institution.
• GCE O-level credits in English and Mathematics.
• Experience with Students with MID or related special education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individualized educational services and instruction for SEN students.
• Design and use valid assessments to track progress and development.
• Collaborate with parents, allied professionals, and external agencies to support student well-being.
• Develop and review student-centric lessons and adapt to different learning styles.
• Prepare and use IT tools to enhance lesson engagement and learning outcomes.
• Promote home-school partnerships through conferences and communication.
• Organise school events and participate in staff meetings and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Take initiative

Effective communication

Verbal and written English

Education

Diploma/Degree in Education (DISE/DipEd/PGDE)

GCE O-level English & Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:

• NIE/ NTU qualifications of Diploma in Special Education (DISE), Diploma in Education (DipEd), Bachelor of Arts/ Science (Academic Disciple & Education) or Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (either one)
• Diploma/ Degree from recognised Institutions with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics
• 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, 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.