Senior Teacher - Special Education

About the role

Rainbow Centre runs a Special Education Programme for students with multiple disabilities and autism spectrum disorder aged 7 to 18 years. It is looking for a Senior Teacher who will work on curriculum and pedagogy, support student development and mentor colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, and model evidence-based, student-centred lessons
• Design and evaluate assessments such as curriculum-based assessments, and monitor lesson delivery
• Mentor and coach teachers on curriculum planning and on integrating IEP and Good Life goals into lessons, working with families and IEP teams
• Apply proactive classroom management and behavioural analysis techniques, and ensure health and safety compliance
• Collaborate with teachers, allied professionals and caregivers on person-centred planning and generalisation of learning
• Lead or co-lead school programmes, build stakeholder partnerships and contribute to outcome measurement and process improvement
• Provide guidance and mentorship to teachers, train volunteers and families, and stay compliant with legislation and professional codes

Required profile

• Diploma, degree or master's with a diploma in Special Education and advanced training in a specific subject area
• Registered teacher with the Ministry of Education
• At least 6 years of experience as a classroom teacher, including at least 3 years in a special needs school
• Demonstrated ability to lead peers