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Pathlight School / Autism Resource Centre (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a passionate Educator to transform lives by supporting students on the autism spectrum. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans, fostering holistic student development, and collaborating with families and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have recognized teaching qualifications and a passion for helping special needs students maximize their potential. Join a dynamic workplace that values professional development and offers a competitive remuneration package, making a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic workplace environment

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualifications required.
• Relevant experience in teaching MOE Secondary subjects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging lessons for diverse learners.
• Build strong relationships with students to support their development.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinking

Creativity in developing learning strategies

Instructional skills

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Diploma in Special Education (DISE)

Tools

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Adaptive/assistive learning devices

Job description

Join us in Transforming Lives Together!

Pathlight Schoolis the first autism-focused school in Singapore to offer the national curriculum together with life readiness skills. It caters to students on the autism spectrum with related conditions, aged 7 to 18 years, who are cognitively able to access national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.

The team atPathlight School Secondary Schoolis responsible for holistic development of our students and preparing them for a smooth transition to post-secondary school pathways.

As anEducator, your Impact and Contribution includes:

Curriculum and Instructional Excellence

• Plan engaging and well-paced lessons taking account of the diverse learner profiles of students.
• Deliver lessons using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities to meet the education needs of individual students.
• Implement appropriate modes of assessment to monitor student progress by providing accurate feedback and implementing suitable instructional support to close gaps.

Holistic student development

• Build a strong relationship with students by demonstrating care, concern and encouragement.
• Formulate data-based student centres IEP / ITP process for all students, and support their attainment of IEP / ITP goals through appropriate strategies implemented in partnership with families / caregivers, Allied Professionals and other relevant stakeholders.
• Implement appropriate methods and tools to better support ongoing, suitable, student development, e.g., Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods, adaptive/assistive learning devices or learning technology.
• Design and implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices to create and maintain a safe and conducive learning environment as well as foster student development and well-being.
• Implement techniques and behaviour plans to manage students with complex and challenging behaviours.
• Manage emergency situations to resolve any immediate safety concerns and implement required school processes.

Professional development

• Proactively engage in professional development for knowledge and skills development
• Participate in professional learning teams to foster collaborative learning between staff members

Projects, programmes and initiatives

• Assist in a CCA to enhance students’ learning experiences.
• Participate as a committee member to support various school initiatives and / or events.

Partnerships and stakeholder management

• Maintain direct communications with external stakeholders (e.g. families, caregivers, community partners and commercial partners) to support students and / or school initiatives
• Work in partnership with families to support student learning and Transition Planning to achieve positive post school outcomes

Organisation Management and Development

• Manage daily administrative task (e.g track attendance, collect forms, update families/caregivers).

• Recognised teaching qualifications i.e., Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or Diploma in Special Education (DISE)

• Relevant experience in teaching MOE Secondary subjects and preparing students for GCE 'N' and 'O' Levels preferred
• Passion to help special needs students maximise their talents and potential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical-thinking and creativity to develop learning strategies
• Good instructional skills to explain concepts clearly*

* Pathlight School follows MOE mainstream curriculum leading to GCE ‘N’ and ‘O’ Levels qualification

The successful incumbent must complete mandatory courses such as the Diploma in Special Education (DISE) or its equivalent, subject to eligibility.

We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contributions.

We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.