Peopable Management Services Private Limited is supporting Development sectors in hiring / recruitments of staffs.
One of the reputed organisation are looking for a highly-motivated individual who is passionate about making high-quality meaningful education available to children from marginalized communities, to help shape our Education programme.
Position: Special Educator
Locations: Bandra and Santacruz
About Organisation: - A Mumbai-based NGO that is committed to equipping children from marginalised communities with high quality, value-based education, enabling the development of their limitless potential. We run three municipal schools in Mumbai in partnership with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), and one school for tribal children in Igatpuri. Organization reaches out to 4,400 children living in vulnerable circumstances in urban slums and tribal communities.
Position Summary: As a Special Educator, you would identify children with special education needs and give them specialised support to help them realise their full potential. You would work in close collaboration with class teachers, social workers and counsellors to ensure that the school takes all possible measures to support the children’s well-being and development.
Key responsibilities:
Design and carry out informal assessments to identify children who need special education support and understand their learning needs.
Design Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each child, in light of their learning needs.
Plan and carry out effective and engaging remedials sessions for the children.
Set clear goals for the children and keep track of their progress.
Take all possible steps to boost student engagement, motivation and self-belief. Work with the children with empathy and respect.
Collaborate with teachers, social workers, counsellors and parents to promote the children’s well-being.
Education: M.A, M.Ed or B.Ed. Certification in special education is preferred.
Required experience & knowledge:
Experience of working with children with learning difficulties, preferably children from marginalised communities (minimum of 3 years’ experience).
Experience of conducting assessments for LDs and reporting the findings in a sensitive and constructive manner.
Demonstrated ability to develop IEPs for children independently or in consultation with class teacher and subject teachers, and to implement these to a high standard.
An understanding of the educational options for children with LDs.
Preferred experience:
Working with children from marginalised communities.
Experience of working with parents to ensure that they understand their children’s needs and are able to support their learning.
Experience with/ability to use ICT technologies in a productive way, particularly for special education.
Traits
Respectful of children from all backgrounds.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Able to change plans and approach mid-course based on self-reflection and feedback.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
Able to build a rapport with children, and find creative ways to engage children with different interests and learning styles.
Strong planning and organisational skills.
Candidates residing in Mumbai only should apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can share the resume at contact@peopable.co.in with the subject line “Applying for Special Educator”