Teacher Aide - APSN Katong School (New Upper Changi Rd)

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

APSN Education Services Ltd in Singapore seeks an Assistant Educator to support teachers in planning, delivering and evaluating individualized educational services for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings.

You will assist with classroom management, preparation of instructional materials, and collaboration with parents and allied professionals to promote students' development and independence.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE “N” level, NITEC, polytechnic diploma or equivalent.
• Good time management, problem solving and decision making, effective oral and written communications skills.
• Experience educating persons with Mild Intellectual Disabilities (MID).

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating educational services for special needs students.
• Assist teachers in managing students in classrooms and community activities.
• Supervise and assist individuals or small groups in activities/educational tasks set by teachers.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom environment for lessons.
• Provide support for students with MID, Autism and other developmental disabilities to develop skills for independence.
• Collaborate with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure well-being of students.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Effective communication

Written communication

Classroom support

Education

GCE N level / NITEC / polytechnic diploma or equivalent

Tools

Educational technology applications

Job description

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 “N” level, NITEC, polytechnic diploma or equivalent
• Possess good time management, problem solving and decision making, effective oral and written communications skills.
• Possess prior experience educating persons with Mild Intellectual Disabilities (MID)
• Possess working knowledge of educational technology applications
• Experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders
• Proven effective classroom and student behaviour management skills
• Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies