Shadow Teacher

Private School; Lahore; On-site; PKR 446,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Private School in Lahore is seeking a compassionate Shadow Teacher to support students with additional learning needs in a mainstream classroom. You will work closely with the class teacher and therapy team to help the student access the curriculum, build social skills, and settle into classroom routines.

Location: Near Kamahan Interchange, DHA, Ring Road, Lahore. Salary: PKR 40,000 to 50,000 per month, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or related field is preferred.
• Experience with children with special needs is a plus.
• Ability to stay patient, calm, and empathetic in challenging moments.
• Strong observation and communication skills for collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to the assigned student during classroom activities.
• Help the student follow instructions, routines, and classroom expectations.
• Support behavioural, academic, and social goals set by the therapy team.
• Adapt materials and activities under teacher/therapist guidance.
• Track and report the student's progress regularly.
• Collaborate with class teachers, therapists, and parents.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Observation skills

Communication

Teamwork

Discretion/Confidentiality

Behavior management

Data collection basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology / Education / Special Education or related field

Job description

Hiring: Shadow Teacher (Lahore)

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Shadow Teacher to support students with additional learning needs in a mainstream classroom. You will work closely with the class teacher and therapy team to help the student access the curriculum, build social skills, and settle into classroom routines.

Location: Near Kamahan Interchange, DHA, Ring Road, Lahore

Salary: PKR 40,000 to 50,000 (based on experience)

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to the assigned student during classroom activities
• Help the student follow instructions, routines, and classroom expectations
• Support behavioural, academic, and social goals set by the therapy team
• Adapt materials and activities under teacher/therapist guidance
• Track and report the student's progress regularly
• Collaborate with class teachers, therapists, and parents

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Psychology, Education, Special Education, or related field preferred)
• Prior experience with children with special needs is a plus
• Patience, empathy, and strong observation skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

• Student support
• Understanding of autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other special needs
• Behavior management using positive reinforcement, redirection, and de-escalation
• Breaking tasks into small steps and adapting curriculum material for the child
• Knowing when to prompt and when to fade support, so the child builds independence
• Communication
• Clear, simple language, plus visual supports, gestures, or AAC where needed
• Strong listening and observation, since you often notice what others miss
• Patience and emotional steadiness, especially during meltdowns or slow progress
• Flexibility, because plans change quickly with a child's mood or day
• Empathy without over-helping
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality
• Practical skills
• Data collection: ABC charts, behavior logs, progress notes
• Helping implement IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) and contributing observations to them
• Classroom awareness: supporting your student without isolating them from peers
• Basic knowledge of sensory needs and regulation strategies