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Special Education
The Special Education schools provide customised and well-developed support for students with moderate to severe special educational needs. These schools serve students between the ages of 7 and 18 (or up to 21 for students pursuing national academic or vocational certification). As a Special Education Teacher, you will guide these students to work towards maximising their potential to lead independent and meaningful lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and customise teaching and learning to support these children and youths in collaboration with their families and community agencies.
- Receive training and grow in your craft as a SPED teacher.
- Work closely with allied professionals and teacher aides to provide quality educational experiences for students.
Education Requirements
| To be a/an | Minimum Requirements | Recommended Programmes | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teacher (Trained) | • Diploma in Special Education (DISE) offered by the National Institute of Education (NIE) | Visit the MOE website for more information, including professional development and career tracks for Special Education Teachers. | |
| Special Education Teacher (Untrained) | Local A-Level or diploma • Polytechnic diploma • Diploma from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) • Diploma from Lasalle Collage of the Arts. • International Baccalaueate (IB) diploma • Any other equivalent or relevant qualifications
| ||
| Special Education Teacher Assistant | • Local Diploma or: • Two 'A'/H2 Level passes and two 'AO'/H1 Level passes (including General Paper or KI) or: • An international Baccalaureate Diploma | ||
| Job Coach | • Minimum 'O' Levels • With prior experience as a vocational coach in the social service sector | • Autism Resource Centre’s Certificate in Autism (Job Coaching) - Certification program is only for those working with individuals with autism. • SSI’s Advanced Certificate in Supported Employment (ACSE) – programme is meant for in-service professionals who work as disability training officers and coaches. • SSI’s Diploma of Community Services - programme is meant for in-service professionals who work as disability training officers and coaches. | Prior experience in vocational training preferred. |
Career Progression
Possible Workplaces
- Special Education Schools
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