Education

An Early Intervention Teacher requires an understanding of holistic child development, and the ability to apply appropriate teaching strategies to each unique child to help them learn best. This includes:

• Employing intervention strategies to improve and enhance the development of their communication, cognition, sensory-motor and social skills.

• Collecting and analysing student data for planning and preparation.

• Conducting assessments periodically to evaluate the needs and progress of each student.

• Collaborating closely with student families and other professionals to help each child achieve their personalised development goals.

• Conducting lesson plans and creating learning aids.

An Early Intervention Teacher Assistant supports the teachers during lessons by facilitating children's participation in activities that involve daily living skills, such as feeding, grooming, toilet training and other activities that help enhance their development and learning. This includes:

• Participating in lesson planning, classroom preparation and teaching.

• Managing children's behaviour using appropriate intervention techniques.

• Ensuring safe arrival and departure of the children to and from class, as well as during field trips and out-of-class activities.

• Assisting teachers in conducting assessments, implementing strategies and monitoring the progress of children

• Preparing teaching materials and handle duties associated with classroom activities.

• Working closely with teachers, parents and caregivers, volunteers and other staff members.

A Special Education Teacher will design and customise teaching and learning strategies to support children and youths in collaboration with their families and community agencies. This includes:

• Receiving training and growing in your craft as a special education teacher.

• Working closely with allied professionals and teacher aides to provide quality educational experiences for students.

A Special Education Teacher Aide assists Special Education Teachers in providing quality educational experiences for students. This includes:

• Creating a conducive learning environment, preparing and producing learning materials, and assisting students in carrying out instructions and activities.

• Receiving training and growing in your craft as a Special Education Teacher Aide

A Job Coach is responsible for designing and implementing a curriculum or programme of work exposure for students from the age of 13 years old and above to be work-ready. This includes:

• Facilitating progressive opportunities for job shadowing, or school/community/industry-based work experiences for students before they graduate.

• Accompanying students on work experiences and providing on-site skills training to help them acquire essential soft skills and job skills.

• Conducting assessments of student interests, preferences and strengths, to help facilitate good job matches.

• Working closely with teachers, families, community partners and employers in supporting students to be work-ready.

A Student Care Teacher is responsible for supervising and monitoring children in student care centres, assisting them with homework and ensuring their well-being. This includes:

• Guiding students’ learning during homework supervision.

• Ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.

• Planing, organising and conducting creative learning activities to support holistic development in children.

• Working closely with parents on all administrative matters, including the discipline and management of their children.