Contract SPED Teachers (SAAC)

Job Description Curriculum and instructional excellence 1.         Plan engaging and well-paced lessons taking account of the diverse learner profiles of students 2.         Deliver lessons using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities, to meet the educational needs of individual students 3.         Implement appropriate modes of assessment to monitor student progress by providing accurate feedback, and implementing suitable instructional supports to close gaps Holistic student development 4.         Build a strong relationship with students by demonstrating care, concern and encouragement 5.         Formulate data-based, student-centered IEP/ITP process for all students, and support their attainment of IEP/ITP goals through appropriate strategies implemented in partnership with families/caregivers, Allied Professionals and other relevant stakeholders 6.         Design and implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices to create and maintain a safe and conducive learning environment as well as foster student development and well-being 7.         Implement techniques and behaviour plans to manage students with complex and challenging behaviours. 8.         Manage emergency situations to resolve any immediate safety concerns and implement required school processes Professional development 9.         Proactively engage in professional development for knowledge and skills development 10.       Participate in professional learning teams to foster collaborative learning between staff members Projects, programmes and initiatives 11.       Assist in a CCA to enhance students learning experiences 12.       Participate as a committee member to support various school initiatives and/or events Partnerships and stakeholder management 13.       Maintain direct communications with external stakeholders (e.g. families, caregivers, community partners and commercial partners) to support students and/or school initiatives 14.       Work in partnership with families to support student learning and Transition Planning to achieve positive postschool outcomes Organisation management and development 15. Manage daily administrative tasks (e.g. track attendance, collect forms, update families/caregivers.) Job Requirement · Recognised Polytechnic Diploma · Teaching qualifications or equivalent in Special Education will be an advantage · Experience in dealing with children and youths with autism will be an advantage Remuneration and point of entry will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants, please send your resume and relevant supporting documents to: careers@saac.org.sg.