Special Educator

Saamarthya Foundation; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Saamarthya Foundation in Baner, Pune, invites a dedicated Special Educator/Autism Interventionist for our Family Resource Center. This full-time role focuses on developing and delivering evidence-based interventions for children with autism and developmental disabilities, conducting assessments, planning individualized goals, and documenting progress.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, train caregivers, and maintain accurate clinical records, with opportunities to implement our LEND

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field.
• Experience working with children with ASD or developmental disabilities.
• Ability to teach children in virtual environments and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement and document Special Education services for children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized intervention plans; monitor progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and educate caregivers/families.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Virtual teaching

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Hindi/English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Job description

This is a full-time role for a Special Educator/Autism Interventionist in our Family Resource Center in Baner, Pune.

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting Special Education services for children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing individualized intervention plans, and monitoring progress toward achieving functional and measurable goals. You will also collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, educate caregivers and family members, and maintain accurate clinical records.

Position Summary:

• a) implementing our social-emotional skills curriculum (LEND toolkit) in elementary schools
• b) providing 1:1 and group intervention sessions to children with ASD and developmental disabilities
• c) parent training (virtual and in-person)

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• a) Minimum Qualification- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field (psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy).
• b) Experience in working with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
• c) Demonstrated abilities in teaching children in a virtual environment.
• e) Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail.
• f) Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall team effort.
• g) Fluency in Hindi and/or English. Fluency in Marathi and other regional languages is a plus.