Teaching Adjunct For Autism (Primary School / Secondary School)

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) / Pathlight School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) / Pathlight School seeks an Adjunct Educator to support students on the autism spectrum through tailored lessons and individualized education plans. You will foster strong relationships with students, manage classroom dynamics, and collaborate with families and stakeholders.

Applicants should possess a professional teaching qualification. We offer a competitive remuneration package along with professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English, Mathematics, or Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging lessons that consider diverse learning profiles.
• Build strong relationships with students and support IEP goals.
• Maintain communications with families and stakeholders.

Skills

Lesson planning

ASD pedagogy

Student assessment

Classroom management

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Special Education

Job description

Join us in Transforming Lives Together! Pathlight School is the first autism‑focused school in Singapore to offer the national curriculum alongside life readiness skills for students on the autism spectrum with related conditions, aged 7 to 18 years. Students are cognitively capable of accessing the national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.

Core Responsibilities

As an Adjunct Educator you will be assigned teaching duties and other responsibilities based on the needs of the school. Your core responsibilities include:

Curriculum and Instructional Excellence

• Plan engaging and well‑paced lessons that consider the diverse learner profiles of students with ASD.
• Deliver lessons using evidence‑based ASD pedagogy and meaningful activities to meet individual educational needs.
• Implement appropriate assessment methods to monitor progress, provide accurate feedback, and apply instructional supports to close learning gaps.
• Contribute to the improvement of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment to enhance teaching and learning.

Holistic Student Development

• Build strong relationships with students through care, concern, and encouragement.
• Implement data‑based, student‑centred Individual Education Plans (IEP) / Individual Transition Plans (ITP) for all students and support attainment of IEP/ITP goals in partnership with families, caregivers, allied professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Design and implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices to create a safe and conducive learning environment that fosters student development and well‑being.
• Apply techniques and behaviour plans to manage students with complex and challenging behaviours.
• Manage emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns and implement mandatory school procedures.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Management

• Maintain communications with stakeholders (e.g. families, caregivers) to support students and school initiatives.
• Foster strong partnerships with stakeholders to achieve desired educational outcomes.

Requirements

You must hold a professional teaching qualification, such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Education or the Diploma in Special Education from the National Institute of Education, or an equivalent credential. Trained candidates with Ministry of Education (MOE) who have experience teaching English, Mathematics, or Science are preferred.

Contract

• Commit to an assignment period with flexible work hours as required by the school.
• Pathlight School follows the MOE school term and holiday calendar.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package and professional advantages within a dynamic workplace that supports your professional development and values your contributions.

We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm; all applicants are required to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.