Special Education Teacher

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT LEARNING CENTRE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational center in Singapore is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher to join their team. The role involves teaching children with learning difficulties, implementing individualized education plans, and collaborating with parents to support student development. Ideal candidates should possess at least 2 years of experience in Special Education, although fresh graduates can apply for a traineeship program. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Special Education is required.
• Candidates without prior experience may apply for a 6-month traineeship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programs aligned with organizational philosophy.
• Conduct periodic assessments of student progress.
• Provide timely feedback to parents and management.
• Develop teaching materials tailored to each student's goals.
• Design and implement individualized education plans.

Skills

Teaching & Behavior Management

Parent Communication & Problem-Solving

Application of Psychological Theories

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher who can seamlessly integrate into our team and make an immediate impact. Reporting to the Team Leader for Education, the candidate will teach children with learning difficulties, manage behavioral and academic challenges, and deliver quality education aligned with our philosophy and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Implementation:

• Deliver programs in alignment with the organization’s philosophy and established guidelines.

2. Student Assessment:

• Conduct periodic assessments to monitor and ensure students’ progress aligns with agreed objectives.

3. Professional Standards:

• Execute tasks professionally and adhere to stated guidelines.

4. Feedback and Collaboration:

• Provide timely feedback to the Director for Education and parents on challenges and progress during lessons.

• Collaborate with management to improve work processes.

5. Teaching Material Preparation:

• Develop teaching materials tailored to each student’s goals.

• Document teaching methods and track achievement of goals after each lesson.

6. Individualized Education Plans (IEPs):

• Design and implement personalized education plans for each student.

7. Documentation and Records Management:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation and filing of all student-related materials.

8. Research and Development:

• Contribute to the research and improvement of teaching methods.

Technical Skills & Competencies

1. Teaching & Behavior Management:

• Demonstrate expertise in executing teaching and behavioral management strategies for children with learning difficulties.

2. Parent Communication & Problem-Solving:

• Engage effectively with parents to address their concerns and collaborate on solutions to support the child’s development.

3. Application of Psychological Theories:

• Apply psychological theories to practical teaching scenarios.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Experience: At least 2 years in Special Education.

• Candidates without prior experience, including fresh graduates and A-level students, may apply for the 6-month competency traineeship program before transitioning to a full-time role.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning difficulties and can contribute immediately to our mission, we encourage you to apply.