Full Time Senior Teacher (Special Education) Jobs, in Rainbow Centre North Region (Singapore) - Maukerja

Our Rainbow Centre Special Education Programme caters to students with multiple disabilities and autism spectrum disorder, aged from 7 to 18 years. With RC, you can expect a rewarding career in Special Education, making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities.

Critical Work Functions

1. Curriculum & Pedagogy Development: Develop and review curriculum, pedagogy and assessment to enhance teaching and learning in alignment with school vision and mission
2. Instructional Modelling: Model effective student-centered lessons by adopting appropriate and evidence-based pedagogy, purposeful planning, facilitating and evaluating quality learning experiences and environments to maximise student learning and engagement
3. Assessment Design & Evaluation: Identify and develop effective and appropriate assessments e.g. curriculum-based assessments and monitor strategies at the school level to monitor and evaluate effectiveness of lesson delivery for programme and teacher development
4. Curriculum Mentorship & Coaching: Mentor/Coach assigned teachers in the formulation, implementation and review of curriculum plans related to specific domain or disability profile
5. T&L Research: Conduct research at school level e.g. action research to inform teaching and learning

2. Holistic Student Development

1. Behavioural Management & Intervention: Apply a proactive classroom management style and utilise behavioural analysis techniques to promote positive behaviour and manage challenging behavior
2. IEP Integration & Instructional Coaching: Coach/Mentor teachers in integrating IEP and Good Life goals into lesson planning and in collaborating with families/caregivers and other IEP team members, to address these needs for the holistic and optimal development of learners
3. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure that the health and safety policy is adhered to

3. Collaborate for Optimal Student Learning & Development

1. Professional Collaboration: Proactively plan and facilitate collaboration with teachers, allied professionals and other partners, for effective planning and execution of development strategies for the learner and their caregivers
2. Person-Centred Planning: Guide and enhance collaboration of the teachers with caregivers and other stakeholders for a person-centred planning for learning and life goals, and for contextualisation and generalisation of learning in the learner's home and community

4. Programme Development and Organisational Effectiveness

1. Leadership: Lead/Co-lead a team in the planning and implementation of organisation/school programmes and initiatives
2. Partnerships with Stakeholders: Foster strong partnerships with stakeholders to help achieve desired outcomes for organisation/school-wide programmes and initiatives, including onboarding of staff and volunteers
3. Outcome Measurement & Process Improvement: Participate in the development, monitoring and evaluation of outcome measures and business improvement processes
4. Culture and Professional Values: Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, collaboration and innovation

5. Development of Self and Others & Innovate for Greater Impact

1. Reflective Practice: Engage in and articulate reflection and evaluation in practice, including critically evaluating the impact of contemporary issues related to the profession and sector
2. Professional Growth & Development: Proactively seek learning opportunities and set stretch goals to drive own professional and holistic development
3. Guidance & Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to teachers on performance improvement, reflective practice; and facilitates skill development
4. Training Support: Contribute to the training of volunteers, families and other professionals
5. Compliance: Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold standards of best practice

Candidate Requirements

• Good Diploma, Degree or Masters with Diploma in Special Education and advanced training in specific subject area
• Registered teacher with Ministry of Education
• At least 6 years of experience as a classroom teacher, of which at least 3 years in a special needs school environment, teaching students with similar profile as RC students.
• Demonstrated ability to lead peers