Special Education Needs HOD at Greensprings School

Job Functions
The job functions include but are limited to the following:

• Screen and monitor new entrants to the School for Learning Support issues.
• Arrange (and undertake as applicable) assessments in response to referrals from teachers, parents or student and give informed advice as required
• Summarise key findings and advice from Educational Psychologists’ reports and publish information to all relevant teaching staff along with recommendations for support.
• Manage the Learning Support Department – oversee professional development of the department as a whole
• Examine the efficacy of the support being provided and look for ways of making future improvements.
• To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the Department; to be prepared to attend training courses when required. Responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability to understand and utilize their knowledge of ICT.
• To co-ordinate the selection and development of appropriate syllabus and courses in line with related resources.
• To assist in the development of appropriate schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the curriculum area.
• To maintain full and accurate records of students’ achievements as required.
• Deliver engaging, coherent lectures and motivating lessons to students across key stages.
• Utilize learning technology in the area of Special Education Needs.
• To keep up to date with curriculum change and reforms.
• Develop lesson plans in line with the curriculum objectives.
• Any other duties relating to the job as required from time to time by the Director of Education, Head of School /Principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• B.Ed in Special Education Needs or any other related discipline. Masters or Post Graduate qualification in a related subject is an added advantage
• 3- 5 years professional teaching experience
• Past involvement in extracurricular activities
• High Level of IT literacy

Personal Qualities:

• Capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the students
• Ability to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with all students
• Excellent and effective classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
• Have a sharp and progressive vision of the subject and of teaching and learning in a successful and dynamic school
• Ability to perform well and remain professional whilst under pressure
• Dedicated team-player
• Demonstration of strong commitment to personal continuous professional development

Essential Values, Behaviors and Attitudes:
Teachers are expected to actively promote and demonstrate the seven core values of the school:

• Child centeredness
• Respect
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Service
• Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability