Special Educator

THF; Punjab; On-site; INR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation's Hans Child Development Centre in Bathinda, Punjab, seeks a dedicated Special Educator to support children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy and other developmental disabilities. You will assess educational needs, design IEPs and deliver tailored interventions in collaboration with therapists and families.

The role requires RCI Registration and a Diploma or B.Ed in Special Education, with 1–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Special Education (ID/HI/ASD/LD) or B.Ed in Special Education.
• RCI Registration is mandatory.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience (Diploma) or 1–2 years (B.Ed).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Provide tailored educational interventions and classroom management.
• Offer guidance and counselling to children and parents.
• Plan monthly and quarterly learning goals for each child.
• Educate parents on home-based therapy exercises and strategies.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for holistic development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Centre Head.

Skills

Special Education

Communication

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Special Education (ID/HI/ASD/LD)

B.Ed in Special Education (ID/HI/ASD/LD)

Job description

Background of the Project

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

Project: Early Childhood Development & Neurorehabilitation Centre

(A novel multidisciplinary initiative with collaboration of The Hans Foundation & Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research for Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Child Neurology Division, Department of Paediatrics, AIIMS, Bathinda)

The early the better

believing in this approach, The Hans Foundation has been supporting a number of projects to facilitate the early years of development. It provides supportive services to children and adult with disabilities who more often lack access to the comprehensive and intensified services in those magical years of development and also needed across the lifespan. This approach dramatically improves individual’s chances to reach their full potential and functioning, have better quality of life and take up their right place in the society as adults. The Hans Foundation is creating more such facilities and services in the country to reach the last mile of targeted community while aiming to achieve the goal “People with disability are enjoying a meaningful life in the inclusive society with high humanistic values”.

GENERAL

Location of Job: Bathinda- Punjab

Type of Employment: Full-time on Contractual (Renewal Basis)

No. of Positions: 1

Reporting to: Project Manager

1. JOB PURPOSE

Hans Child Development Centre provides multidisciplinary services to children with special needs, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Speech & Language Impairment, Locomotor Disabilities, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and other developmental disabilities. The Centre offers tailored intervention programs based on each child’s assessment, including:

• Special Education – Academic and functional learning support


• Speech & Language Therapy – Communication skill development


• Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy – Motor coordination and daily living skills


• Behavioral Management – Social, emotional, and self-care skill enhancement


• Parental Counselling – Guidance for coping strategies, entitlements, and schemes

The Special Educator will play a key role in assessing educational needs, delivering individualized interventions, collaborating with therapists, and empowering families to support the child’s development.

2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).


• Provide tailored educational interventions and classroom management.


• Offer guidance and counselling to children and parents.


• Plan and document monthly and quarterly learning goals for each child.


• Educate and guide parents/caregivers on home-based therapy exercises and strategies.


• Organize and facilitate parent training programs.


• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic development.


• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Centre Head.

3. Other Indicative Requirements

Educational Qualifications

Diploma in Special Education (ID/HI/ASD/LD) with 2–5 years of relevant experience,

OR B.Ed in Special Education (ID/HI/ASD/LD) with 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)

Mandatory: Valid RCI Registration in Special Education.

Desirable: Experience in Community based rehabilitation and Disabilities

• Strong written and verbal communication and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams.


• Giving close attention to details and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.


• Have an empathetic & compassionate attitude. Sensitive towards the needs of children


• Ability to analyse complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations.

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.