Special Education Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Industry: Government / Education
Job Sub-Family: Special Education

To provide educational support, guidance, and learning opportunities to People of Determination through classroom-based and extracurricular activities. The role focuses on supporting students' individual learning needs, developing their abilities and talents, monitoring their progress, and contributing to their educational and personal development in accordance with approved educational guidelines and institutional instructions.

Requirements

1. Develop and implement appropriate educational plans and learning activities to support students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
2. Prepare annual and daily lesson plans in coordination with the relevant subject lead teacher or academic supervisor, ensuring alignment with approved educational objectives.
3. Support students' learning and development through structured classroom instruction, individual learning activities, and extracurricular programmes.
4. Monitor and assess students' academic progress, learning abilities, and achievement of established educational outcomes through continuous assessments and evaluation methods.
5. Identify students' individual strengths, abilities, talents, and developmental needs, and communicate relevant observations to the concerned stakeholders.
6. Develop and implement suitable learning activities to encourage student participation, independence, confidence, and personal development.
7. Coordinate with parents, school management, colleagues, and other relevant stakeholders to monitor students' progress and provide appropriate educational support.
8. Participate in institutional committees, meetings, research, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of educational services.
9. Prepare and complete personal development plans and self-assessments to support professional growth and improve teaching effectiveness.
10. Identify suitable students for participation in educational, recreational, and extracurricular activities and competitions, where appropriate.
11. Maintain accurate student records, progress reports, assessments, and other relevant documentation in the designated electronic systems.
12. Perform any additional duties assigned by management within the scope of the role and professional specialization.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Special Needs Education, or a relevant educational discipline.
• A recognized professional teaching qualification or certification, where applicable.
• Additional training or certification in inclusive education, differentiated instruction, or supporting People of Determination would be an advantage.

Professional Experience

• Previous experience working with People of Determination or students with special educational needs.
• Experience in educational planning, classroom management, student assessment, and individualized learning support.
• Experience developing and implementing suitable educational activities for students with different learning abilities.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Special education and inclusive teaching practices.
• Understanding of diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Individual learning support and educational planning.
• Classroom and behaviour management.
• Student assessment and progress monitoring.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability.
• Parent and stakeholder coordination.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Report writing and documentation.
• Digital literacy and electronic student management systems.