Class Room Lead Teacher

Wira's Playroom (Special Needs School & Therapy Center - Kindergarten to Primary 6) is looking for a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced Classroom Lead to lead daily teaching and learning activities in our inclusive/special needs classrooms.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Classroom Lead, you will act as the head teacher in the classroom. You are responsible for leading daily instruction at a 1:3 ratio, implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and directing teacher assistants

Key Responsibilities:

- Classroom Delivery & Teaching: Lead daily teaching activities, manage routines and the classroom environment to keep it calm, structured, and inclusive at a 1:3 ratio.
- Planning & IEP Delivery: Plan lessons and activities based on the curriculum framework, and execute each child's IEP goals in collaboration with relevant psychologists and therapists.
- Student Support & Progress Tracking: Track each child's progress against classroom goals, adapt learning support, and ensure every child actively participates.
- Team Leadership: Lead, guide, and supervise Teacher Assistants in the classroom.
- Collaboration: Actively coordinate with therapists and psychologists providing in-class support.
- Parent Communication: Maintain daily communication with parents regarding student progress and handle level-1 concerns.
- Safeguarding & Administration: Maintain student data confidentiality, complete progress/classroom records, and ensure safeguarding policies are strictly followed in the classroom.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Special Education (PLB), Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience teaching children with special needs in a special school (SLB) or inclusive education environment.
- Strong understanding of designing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Leadership skills to direct and mentor classroom teacher assistants.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team (psychologists and therapists).
- Excellent communication skills, patient, empathetic, and skilled in interacting with parents.