Specialised Teacher

Singapore Association for the Deaf, The; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Association for the Deaf is seeking Specialised Teachers to work with students with hearing loss (HL) using Singapore Sign Language (SgSL). You will play an essential role in developing lesson plans and co-teaching with mainstream teachers, promoting awareness and providing support.

This full-time position offers competitive salaries and opportunities to engage in projects for the Deaf community. The ideal candidate will hold a degree and have relevant qualifications and experience with Deaf students.

Qualifications

• Candidates must achieve SgSL Course Level 3 or SEE2 Advanced Stage.
• A degree in any field, preferably with diploma in special education.
• Relevant teaching qualifications and experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-create lesson plans with mainstream teacher.
• Promote Deaf awareness and provide accessibility support.
• Develop special intervention programmes for students.

Skills

Sign Language proficiency

Teaching

Deaf awareness

Intervention programme development

Assessment methods

Education

Degree in any field

Diploma in special education (preferred)

SgSL Course Level 3 or SEE2 Advanced Stage

Job description

We’re looking for Specialised Teachers who are passionate in developing the next generation of students with hearing loss (HL) via the medium of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) in a mainstream school. Make a difference in the lives of these students as you co-create lesson plans and co-teach with the mainstream teacher.

The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) offers competitive salaries, a nurturing environment and opportunities to be involved in projects for the deaf community. You will play a key role in the growth and empowerment of our students.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Co-create lesson plans with mainstream teacher
2. Co-teach with mainstream teacher
3. Promote Deaf awareness and provide accessibility support
4. Develop and implement specialised intervention programmes to support academic behaviour and social emotional development
5. Develop and implement assessment methods that accommodate the communication modes and abilities of the HL students.
6. Attend and participate in SADeaf events and meetings

To succeed in this role, you should :

1. Have achieved SgSL Course Level 3 or at least SEE2 Advanced Stage
2. Have a degree in any field, preferably with additional diploma in special education
3. Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching (preferred)
4. Preferably with experience in interacting with the Deaf community

Full-time contract, with potential for renewal.