SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

SAINT CLARE SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to ensure the effective implementation of individualized education plans for students. This role involves collaborating with a team to develop tailored educational strategies, monitoring student progress, and maintaining regular communication with parents. The school values commitment and discipline, offering opportunities for professional development and a competitive compensation package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Upgrading/training opportunities

Attractive remuneration

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience with young children or youth.
• Ability to maintain organized student records and implement IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students have appropriately written individual education plans.
• Monitor compliance of education plans and communicate with the Principal.

Skills

Adaptability to students' needs

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Teaching

Job description

Saint Clare School for Special Education is an EDUTRUST certified PEI. This certification is awarded to schools which are sustaining excellent levels of performance in managing their institutions and providing high quality education standards and welfare for their students.

We are looking for candidates who share our vision and possess values such as commitment, discipline, and perseverance.

The school believes in investing time and resources for the professional development of the candidate and will also commit to ensuring a competitive compensation package.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma/Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Special Education/Teaching/Training or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience with young children/adolescents or youth in the related field.
• Required Skills: Ability to adapt well to students' educational and personal needs, maintain organized student records, good communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferably Singaporeans.
• Ability to start work immediately.
• Upgrading / training opportunities, attractive remuneration, and medical benefits.
• Interested applicants, please submit your full resume.

Job Description:

1. Primary responsibility is to ensure that students have appropriately written individual education plans and that these plans are being implemented in all school settings.
2. Plans must be developed following a process that reviews and considers all relevant factors including assessment data, curriculum-based measurements, and input from all team members.
3. Responsible for monitoring the plan to ensure program compliance: that required timelines are observed; that direct services, accommodations, modifications, and other services indicated on the plan are implemented in all school settings; and that the student benefits from the services provided.
4. Communicate with the Principal to ensure they have a list of all students for whom the teacher is responsible and access to those students’ IEPs. Notify the principal if any part of a student’s plan is not being implemented appropriately despite efforts to correct issues via consultation with school personnel.
5. Keep all confidential documents, such as IEPs and evaluations, in a secure location (records must be locked in a cabinet), including computer files.
6. Manage Special Education Assistant Teachers: set expectations, hold regular conferences, provide feedback, clarify disciplinary practices and routines.
7. Maintain regular contact with parents: send positive notes, update on school events, and send progress reports as indicated in the IEP.
8. Manage behavior programs: develop and maintain student behavior management programs; communicate with teachers and involved personnel regarding these programs.