Special Educator

Role & responsibilities

• Assess students abilities and craft teaching plans
• Adapt learning materials to students needs
• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
• Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama)
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
• Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role
• Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities
• Ability to create IEPs (Individual Education Plans)
• A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Educational Qualifications:

• B.Ed in Special education or Bachelors in Special Education
• Masters in Special Education