Special Education Teachers
Special education teachers work with children who have a variety of disabilities
such as intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, visual and hearing
impairments. Special education teachers use various techniques and strategies
to promote learning; and develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
to ensure the learning needs of the each pupil are met.
Special education teachers design and teach appropriate curricula, assign work geared towards each pupil’s ability. They are involved in the pupil’s behavioural and academic development, helping pupils develop emotionally, feel comfortable in social situations, and be aware of socially acceptable behaviour. Preparing pupils for daily life after graduation also is an important aspect of the job.
Special education teachers communicate frequently with parents, social workers, school psychologists, speech-language, occupational and physical therapists, school administrators and other teachers, in order to provide a multidisciplinary approach to educating the pupils with special needs.
Special education teachers are professionals who possess at least a Diploma or Certificate in Special Education.
At MINDS, we
- Use various techniques and teaching strategies to promote the learning of children and youths with moderate-severe intellectual disability
- Develop IEP for each pupil in consultation with parents and other professionals
- Plan and implement classroom activities to help the pupils achieve their learning goals
- Design and implement behavioural management programmes to facilitate pupils’ learning
- Provide training and support for parents and caregivers
- Cooperate with other professionals (eg: occupational therapist, social worker, psychologist, speech and physiotherapist) to provide a multidisciplinary service to our pupils
- Collaborate with volunteers to enhance the pupils’ quality of
life and promote public awareness
