Job Description
Curriculum and instructional excellence
- 1. Plan engaging and well-paced lessons taking account of the diverse learner profiles of students
- 2. Deliver lessons using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities, to meet the educational needs of individual students
- 3. Implement appropriate modes of assessment to monitor student progress by providing accurate feedback, and implementing suitable instructional supports to close gaps
Holistic student development
- 4. Build a strong relationship with students by demonstrating care, concern and encouragement
- 5. Formulate data-based, student-centered IEP/ITP process for all students, and support their attainment of IEP/ITP goals through appropriate strategies implemented in partnership with families/caregivers, Allied Professionals and other relevant stakeholders
- 6. Design and implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices to create and maintain a safe and conducive learning environment as well as foster student development and well-being
- 7. Implement techniques and behaviour plans to manage students with complex and challenging behaviours
- 8. Manage emergency situations to resolve any immediate safety concerns and implement required school processes
Professional development
- 9. Proactively engage in professional development for knowledge and skills development
- 10. Participate in professional learning teams to foster collaborative learning between staff members
Projects, programmes and initiatives
- 11. Assist in a CCA to enhance students’ learning experiences
- 12. Participate as a committee member to support various school initiatives and/or events
Partnerships and stakeholder management
- 13. Maintain direct communications with external stakeholders (e.g. families, caregivers, community partners and commercial partners) to support students and/or school initiatives
- 14. Work in partnership with families to support student learning and Transition Planning to achieve positive post school outcomes
Organisation management and development
- 15. Manage daily administrative tasks (e.g. track attendance, collect forms, update families/caregivers.)
Additional Responsibilities
- 16. Conduct parent education sessions to help families/caregivers’ build their understanding of their child’s needs
- 17. Implement appropriate methods and tools to better support ongoing, sustainable student development, e.g. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods, adaptive/assistive learning devices or learning technology
Only applicable for schools with students aged 13 and above
Job Requirement
- Diploma in Special Education (NIE)