Trained Teacher (Special Education)

About the role

APSN Chaoyang School in Ang Mo Kio is looking for a trained teacher of special education. The teacher plans, develops, delivers and evaluates individualised educational services, learning programmes and instruction for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings, working with other school personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor effective teaching and learning pedagogies and intervention strategies for students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Design and run valid assessments to track students' progress and development
• Identify and design support structures for students with SEN
• Plan and deliver student-centred lessons that fit individual learning styles, and advocate for instructional resources with Heads of Department
• Use lesson plans and teaching strategies to reinforce learning, and use information technology in lesson preparation
• Supervise students, manage behaviour and discipline, and document concerns to work with parents and support staff
• Hold parent-teacher conferences, share progress information with parents, and make home visits for students with high support needs
• Take part in staff meetings, co-curricular activities, parent evenings, training events and school events such as sporting events, learning journeys and excursions

Required profile

• NIE or NTU qualification: Diploma in Special Education (DISE), Diploma in Education (DipEd), BA/BS in Academic Discipline and Education, or PGDE (any one)
• Degree from a recognised institution with GCE 'O' level credits in English and Mathematics
• Prior experience with students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred
• Candidates with no experience but the necessary qualifications may be considered for the Untrained Teacher position, which can lead to the DISE course at NIE

Required skills

• Subject knowledge, special needs education and behaviour modification
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong verbal and written English; interpersonal, classroom management and initiative skills
• Experience with numeracy, literacy, WPLN, science, HSR, SEL/CCE and vocational guidance is an added advantage