Teacher (Special Education) AWWA School@Napiri

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