Teacher (Special Education) - APSN Tanglin School (Alexandra Road)

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Untrained Teacher to provide exceptional educational services for special needs students. This role involves planning, delivering, and evaluating tailored learning programs while collaborating with school personnel and parents. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to enroll in a fully sponsored Diploma in Special Education, enhancing their qualifications and career prospects. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and making a real difference in the lives of students with special needs. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a supportive community, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree from recognized institutions with GCE 'O' level credits in English and Math.
• Preferred: Diploma in Special Education or Education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualized educational services for special needs students.
• Collaborate with parents and professionals to support student well-being.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Behavior Modification

Initiative

Education

Diploma in Special Education

Degree in Education

GCE 'O' Level in English and Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

APSN Tanglin School Relocating to Ang Mo Kio in Q4 2025

Successful candidates for the Untrained Teacher position may be enrolled for the fully sponsored 1 year full-time course of Diploma in Special Education conducted by National Institute of Education to attain the qualifications for Trained Teachers upon completion of minimum 1 year of service.

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor effective teaching & learning pedagogies, intervention strategies for students with Special Education Needs (SEN).
• Design and implement valid and reliable modes of assessment to evaluate students’ progress and development.
• Identify and design support structures for students with SEN.
• Work with school leaders and management team 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.
• Responsible for designing, assessing, and reviewing student-centric lessons with engaging approaches to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Advocate to Heads of Department appropriate instructional learning resources to value add to students’ learning.
• Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and teaching strategies to help students to master concepts and skills.
• Implement the use of information technology in lesson preparation and teaching to engage learners.
• Research and keep abreast of up-to-date subject knowledge and design teaching resources in professional learning teams.
• Supervise students and manage pupil behaviours in the classroom and on school premises to inculcate school values and enforce discipline.
• Document concerns of students to facilitate problem solving with parents and professional support staff.
• Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferencing to discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses and identify areas of focus to support IEP goals and transition.
• Provide information to parents for home-school communications to support students’ progress.
• Make home visits for students with high support needs and craft intervention strategies to meet student social and emotional needs.
• Establish work plan priorities to meet school strategic thrusts.
• Actively involved in staff meetings, co-curricular activities, educational conferences, and school programs.
• Participate in parents' evenings and school-wide training events to promote home-school partnership.
• Participate in organizing school events, including sporting events, learning journeys, and other excursions like camping trips and educational tours.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree from recognised Polytechnics and Universities with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics.
• Candidates with recognised Diploma in Special Education, Diploma/ Degree in Education or Post Graduate Diploma in Education is preferred.
• Prior experience with Students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred.
• Specific subject knowledge, knowledge in special needs education and behaviour modification, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Interpersonal skills, classroom management skills, takes initiative, effective communication, strong in verbal and written English.
• Prior experience handling Numeracy/ Literacy, Physical Education, WPLN, Science, HSR, SEL/ CCE, and Vocational Guidance is an added advantage.