Manager / Senior Manager (Special Educational Needs Support)

Temasek Polytechnic (TP); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek Polytechnic seeks a Manager/Senior Manager (Special Educational Needs) to lead SEN support services, implement PBIS, and ensure inclusive practices across the campus. The role involves resource development, staff coaching, and collaboration with MOE, IHLs, and disability communities to enhance SEN advocacy and opportunities for students with SEN.

The successful candidate will guide a team, manage budgets, and drive digitalisation of SEN processes to improve service delivery and outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience supporting students with SEN.
• A proven ability to lead and supervise a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and administrative skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leadership and supervision for SEN support services.
• Lead implementation of PBIS and inclusive pedagogies at the organisational level.
• Develop and review SEN support resources for staff.
• Collaborate to create usable, equitable learning environments.
• Engage with MOE Schools, IHLs, employers, and disability communities on SEN advocacy.
• Coach and mentor SEN Support Officers from enrolment to post-graduation.
• Manage division budget and SEN fund applications; procure AT devices and services.
• Maintain SEN data and produce management reports on trends.
• Implement SEN-related digitalisation initiatives and online systems.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Diversity awareness

SEN advocacy

PBIS knowledge

Education

Inclusive & Special Education

Education

Psychology

Job description

What the role is

Manager / Senior Manager (Special Educational Needs)

What you will be working on

• Oversee and provide overall leadership, planning and supervision for the Special Educational Needs (SEN) support services function.
• Lead the implementation of evidence-based inclusive pedagogies and Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at the organisational level.
• Develop and review support resources for Course Chairs/ academic staff on care and support to students with SEN.
• Collaborate with members of the campus community to proactively create usable, equitable, and inclusive learning environments.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders such as MOE Schools, IHLs, employers/ work supervisors and disability communities on SEN advocacy and enhance inclusive training, internship and employment for students with SEN.
• Coach, mentor and develop SEN Support Officers and provide guidance in case management, intervention and skills training for students with SEN from enrolment to post-graduation.
• Manage division budget and oversee SEN fund applications, and procurement of Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services for students with SEN.
• Maintain SEN data and records to identify risks, trends and areas for improvement in SEN support office operations and service delivery.
• Provide management reports on SEN trends and concerns in Temasek Polytechnic.
• Provide guidance to Staff Advisors on Student Interest Group for SEN Advocacy.
• Implement institutional processes on internship support and school-to-work transition.
• Conduct research to develop evidence-based proposals, recommendations and standards for benchmarking in SEN support services and policy development in higher education.
• Implement institution-wide professional development frameworks for SEN Support Officers.
• Assist in the implementation of SEN-related digitalisation initiatives and online systems.

What we are looking for

• Possess at least 5 years of experience supporting students with SEN, preferably in an educational or social service sector setting with a passion and disposition for SEN.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise team preferred.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) and administrative skills.
• Resourceful and good critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse background, and collaboration with different stakeholders in student support.
• Proficiency in AT assessment for learning preferred.
• Relevant qualification in Inclusive and Special Education, Education, Psychology, Applied or Educational Psychology and/or relevant areas preferred.
• Persons with disabilities are welcome to apply. Please inform us if accommodations are required for the interview.