Senior/ Teacher Aide (Special Education) - Katong School (New Upper Changi Road)

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A special needs education service provider in Singapore seeks an individual to assist teachers in planning and delivering educational services for special needs students. The role involves classroom management, student support with disabilities, and collaborating with parents and professionals. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and skills in time management and effective communication. Experience with Mild Intellectual Disabilities is essential. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on students' development.

Qualifications

• Prior experience educating persons with Mild Intellectual Disabilities (MID).
• Ability to manage classroom and student behavior effectively.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in managing students in classrooms and community-based activities.
• Supervise small groups of students in educational tasks.
• Prepare instructional materials for lessons.
• Support students with MID and other developmental disabilities.
• Work to implement school-wide educational and recreational programs.
• Collaborate with parents and external agencies.

Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Effective Oral Communication

Effective Written Communication

Classroom Management

Student Behavior Management

Education

Minimum GCE 'O' level, NITEC, polytechnic diploma or equivalent

Tools

Educational Technology Applications

Job description

Work Location:

• APSN Katong School (New Upper Changi Road)

Job Purpose:

• Assist the teachers in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in managing students in classrooms and in community-based activities
• Supervise and assist individual or small groups of students in activities/educational tasks set by teachers
• Assist teachers in preparation of instructional materials and/or classroom environment for lessons
• Provide support for students with MID, Autism and other developmental disabilities. Priority is to support these students to develop skills to enhance personal care and independence, and support daily lessons/activities in and beyond the classroom including student profiling.
• Work with functional committees to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes.
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum GCE “O” level, NITEC, polytechnic diploma or equivalent
• Possess good Time Management, Problem Solving and Decision Making and Effective Oral and Written Communications Skills.
• Possess prior experience educating persons with Mild Intellectual Disabilities (MID)
• Possess working knowledge of educational technology applications
• Proven effective classroom and student behaviour management skills