Special Education Needs Teacher at Greensprings School

Job Responsibility (But not limited to the following):

• Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
• Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
• Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers and administrators
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation

Qualification, Skills and Abilities

• B.Ed Special Education, Masters Degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3years cognate experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft package
• Ensuring high standards of discipline and work ethics
• Participating in CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
• Maintaining a good relationship with all stake holders in the school community viz. students, teachers, parents and non-teaching staff
• Reporting to the school Principal
• Strong speaking and listening skills
• Strong motivational skills
• Versatile and Sensitive

Essential Values, Behaviors and Attitudes

Teachers are expected to actively promote and demonstrate the five core values of the school:

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