Special Need Educator

Brain Activation; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Brain Activation is seeking a passionate Special Needs Teacher to join our Early Intervention team in Malaysia. The role involves working with young children with developmental delays, delivering individualized support, and implementing structured interventions to boost cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and adaptive skills.

Key duties include planning IEPs, running 1-to-1 and small-group sessions, monitoring progress, and adapting materials for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a relevant field such as Special Education, Early Childhood Education or Psychology.
• Experience in early intervention or working with children with special needs is preferred.
• Able to communicate in Mandarin due to families with language barriers.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies and developmental milestones.
• Patient, compassionate, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) based on each child's developmental needs.
• Conduct structured early intervention sessions (one-to-one and small groups).
• Support children with speech delays, ASD, ADHD, and other learning challenges.
• Monitor, assess, and document students' progress regularly.
• Prepare teaching materials and adapt curriculum to suit different learning abilities.
• Collaborate with therapists, shadow aides, and parents.
• Provide guidance and strategies to parents for home support.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Participate in case discussions, meetings, and professional development.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Needs Teacher to join our Early Intervention team. The teacher will work closely with young children with developmental delays and learning differences, providing individualized support and structured intervention to enhance their cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and adaptive skills.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) based on each child's developmental needs
• Conduct structured early intervention sessions (1-to-1 and small group settings)
• Support children with speech delays, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, global developmental delay, and other learning challenges
• Monitor, assess, and document students' progress regularly
• Prepare teaching materials and adapt curriculum to suit different learning abilities
• Work collaboratively with therapists, shadow aides, and parents
• Provide guidance and strategies to parents for home support
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Participate in case discussions, meetings, and professional development

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field
• Experience in early intervention or working with children with special needs is preferred
• Ability to communicate in mandarin/chinese due to families of children with language barrier
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies and developmental milestones
• Patient, compassionate, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion

About us

Centre previously known as Brain Activation Johor Bharu which is now converted to an inclusive centre which offers programmes from early intervention programmes to vocational training programs.