Teacher Aide (Special Education) - Katong School (New Upper Changi Rd)

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

APSN Education Services Ltd. is seeking an Educational Support Assistant to assist teachers in providing individualized educational services for special needs students. The role involves managing classroom activities, preparing instructional materials, and supporting students with disabilities like MID and Autism. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and skills in effective communication and classroom management.

Qualifications

• Prior experience educating persons with Mild Intellectual Disabilities (MID).
• Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies.
• Experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in managing students in classrooms and activities.
• Provide support for students with MID, Autism, and other disabilities.
• Collaborate with professionals and parents for student well-being.

Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Effective Oral Communication

Effective Written Communication

Classroom Management

Behaviour Management

Education

Minimum GCE “N” level or equivalent

NITEC

Polytechnic diploma

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 and 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