Special Education Teacher

PEEPUL; Delhi; On-site; INR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul is seeking a full-time Special Education teacher to work with the School Leadership Team in Delhi to design and deliver education interventions that enable all children to make rapid progress. The role emphasizes inclusion and high expectations for every student, regardless of background or ability.

You will work in an environment where all children are valued equally and will share Peepul's belief that all children can succeed academically, with English and Hindi language proficiency

Qualifications

• Masters in special education or a relevant international qualification. Diploma or bachelor in Elementary Education or CTET/TET.
• At least 3 years experience teaching children with special education needs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; English and Hindi proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Promote high expectations for behavior and achievement among all students, including those with special needs.
• Develop systems to identify and assess mental and physical special needs in new students.
• Plan and deliver tailored lessons and interventions for diverse special needs, fostering rapid progress.
• Integrate students with special needs into the school community in collaboration with colleagues.
• Coordinate with external agencies to secure out-of-school support for students with special needs.
• Adapt curriculum with class teachers to accommodate SEN requirements.
• Offer virtual/in-school support to enhance engagement for special needs students.
• Generate progress and attainment reports for school and parents.
• Engage parents, especially those of students with special needs, through workshops and meetings.
• Train fellow teachers in effective practices for special needs education.
• Collaborate with non-teaching staff to ensure an inclusive physical school environment.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching quality across the school.

Skills

Excellent communication and presenting

Education

Masters in special education

Diploma or Bachelors in Elementary Education or CTET/TET

Job description

6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ schools. That’s the scale of what Peepul is changing — and this role sits at the centre of it. Peepul is an education non-profit working with state governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to drive systemic reform at scale. We’ve received international recognition — including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation — and are backed by India’s leading CSR funders and global partners. Our model is simple: embed, deliver, measure anchored in system-level change, in partnership with governments. We are a growing organisation with an ambitious strategy and a strong evidence base. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality education. Learn more about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org

In 2015, Peepul began its journey by turning around an under-resourced government school through the first Public Private Partnership in Delhi. The results were remarkable, as enrolment numbers increased from 9 to 200 students in just one year. Our primary focus was to ensure that 80% of the children met or exceeded grade-level expectations. As enrolment continued to grow and the school had a waiting list, we decided to expand our reach by taking on two more schools in Delhi. Currently, we are supporting more than 1400 students across these three Exemplar Schools, which now serve as beacons of excellence and provide constant guidance for all our programs on \"what good should look like.\" As practitioners who believe in demonstrated impact, we take pride in pioneering the turnaround of three ailing schools into visual exemplars, in partnership with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

About the role

Peepul is searching for a full-time Special Education teacher who will work with the School Leadership Team in Delhi to design and deliver the education interventions needed to enable all children to make rapid progress. He or she will be working in an environment where all children are valued equally, regardless of background or ability and will share our belief that all children can succeed academically.

Responsibilities would include (including but not limited to)

• Promote high expectations for behavior and achievement among all students, including those with special needs.
• Develop systems to identify and assess mental and physical special needs in new students.
• Plan and deliver tailored lessons and interventions for diverse special needs, fostering rapid progress.
• Integrate students with special needs into the school community in collaboration with colleagues.
• Coordinate with external agencies to secure out-of-school support for students with special needs.
• Adapt curriculum with class teachers to accommodate SEN requirements.
• Offer virtual/in-school support to enhance engagement for special needs students.
• Generate progress and attainment reports for school and parents.
• Engage parents, especially those of students with special needs, through workshops and meetings.
• Organize educational trips and events.
• Ensure students' well-being within the school environment.
• Monitor behavior patterns and provide appropriate interventions.
• Facilitate a smooth transition for students to the next grade.
• Train fellow teachers in effective practices for special needs education.
• Collaborate with non-teaching staff to ensure an inclusive physical school environment.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching quality across the school.

Qualifications and Role Requirements

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:

Educational Background

Masters in special education OR a relevant international qualification in special education. Additionally, a diploma or bachelors in Elementary Education or a pass in the CTET or other Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)

Work Experience

We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with at least 3 years experience teaching children with special education needs are highly desirable. Familiarity with understanding of early years development in children aged 3 – 6 is advantageous.

Other Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential to deliver the curriculum in a fun and engaging manner. The ability to be flexible and adaptable, responding positively to changing demands is crucial for effective teaching.

Language Proficiency

English and Hindi