Teacher (Special Education) AWWA School@Napiri

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan engaging and well-paced lessons taking into account the diverse profiles of students
• Deliver lessons using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities to meet the educational needs of individual students
• Implement appropriate models of assessment to monitor student progress by providing accurate feedback and implementing suitable instructional supports
• Build strong relationships with students by demonstrating care, concern and encouragement
• Formulate data-based, student-centered IEP/ITP processes 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
• 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
• Implement techniques and behaviour plans to manage students with complex and challenging behaviours
• Manage emergency situations to resolve any immediate safety concerns and implement required school processes
• Proactively engage in professional development for knowledge and skill development
• Participate in professional learning teams to foster collaborative learning between staff members
• Assist in a CCA to enhance students’ learning experiences
• Participate as a committee member to support various school initiatives and/or events
• Maintain direct communications with external stakeholders (e.g. families/caregivers, community and commercial partners, etc.) to support students and/or school initiatives
• Work in partnership with families to support student learning and transition planning to achieve positive post-school outcomes
• Manage daily administrative tasks (e.g. track attendance, collect forms, update families/caregivers, etc.)

Minimum Education / Qualifications:

• Diploma in Special Education (DISE) conferred by NIE (Trained Teacher)

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience:

• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in special needs school
• Experience interacting and/or working with persons with disabilities is an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Embrace a person-centric approach, work collaboratively on functional objectives with students, families/caregivers and other members in their ecological systems to maximise students’ participation in the community
• Adopt a growth mindset, take responsibility for own well-being and development, and actively seek learning opportunities that will challenge, stretch and enhance professional development
• Have integrity and commit to ensuring effective and efficient services and governance
• Embrace change courageously to improve work every day, and stay curious, creative and innovative

Tell employers what skills you have

IEP
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Interpersonal Skills
Special Education
Pedagogy
Nie-Trained
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Wellbeing
Team Player
Family and Caregiver Engagement
Staff Development
Able To Work Independently
Learning Support