Job description for Contract SPED Teacher at St.Andrew's Autism Centre
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 post school outcomes
Organisation management and development
15. Manage daily administrative tasks (e.g. track attendance, collect forms, update families/caregivers.)
Additional Responsibilities
16. Conduct parent education sessions to help families/caregivers’ build their understanding of their child’s needs
17. Implement appropriate methods and tools to better support ongoing, sustainable student development, e.g. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods, adaptive/assistive learning devices or learning technology
Only applicable for schools with students aged 13 and above
18. Plan and deliver comprehensive vocational educational programmes to develop students’ work-related skills
19. Develop and maintain close partnerships with industry partners to enhance vocational educational programmes and student employment opportunities
Job Requirement
· Local Poly Diploma/Degree
· Teaching qualifications or equivalent in Special Education will be an advantage
· Experience in dealing with children and youths with autism will be an advantage
