Special Education Teacher (Secondary), SSD

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Secondary) to join the Student Support Department. The role involves delivering individualized interventions and designing educational plans for students needing additional support. A minimum of 12 years of special education experience and a Bachelor’s degree in education are required. The ideal candidate should demonstrate exceptional communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in special education.
• Experience with screening and progress monitoring assessments.
• Demonstrates Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3/intensive interventions to students.
• Design individualized education plans for students requiring support.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Proficiency in English

Technology usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Professional teacher licensure or certification

Job description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state‑of‑the‑art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well‑being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Special Education Teacher (Secondary) to join our Student Support Department.

Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Kindly copy‑paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1429?c=cognitapeople&source=MyCareerFuture in order to access the vacancy through the ATS.

About the Role

The Student Support Department (SSD) is looking for a highly qualified Special Education Teacher with previous experience in delivering individualized intervention to join our team of multidisciplinary professionals. Utilizing a MTSS (Multi‑Tiered System of Support) Model, the primary role of the Special Education Teacher is to provide Tier 3/intensive intervention directly to students as well as design individualized education for students that require increased support, curricular modification, and explicit instruction.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of experience working within special education with relevant qualifications
• Previous experience and/or training using recognized screening and progress monitoring assessments
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and professional collaboration skills
• Must demonstrate flexibility, strong work habits, and a positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and excellent command of the English language
• Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology
• Strong references and attendance record
• Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience delivering Tier 3 support services within an MTSS Model Training and/or previous experience with using recognised Tier 3 intervention programs and assessments
• Proficiency in Mandarin preferred to communicate with mandarin speaking students and parents

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent is required
• Professional current teacher licensure or certification is required

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre‑employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.