Sri Aurobindo Hiring for Special educator/Psychologist- Tirupati Job at Tirupati Full Time

POSITION: Content developer – Special Educator (Telugu)

ABOUT PROJECT INCLUSION Traditionally, the training sessions for project inclusion were conducted on-ground, however, with increased acceptability of teachers for online training and workshop sessions, especially due to Covid- 19 evolved norms, Project Inclusion provides training to the teachers through digital platforms. Therefore at Sri Aurobindo society we have developed a full package of 17 modules pertaining to the disabilities under the umbrella of NDD (NeuroDevelopmental Disorders). These particularly were picked up because these are the hidden disabilities and children in the mainstream who have these challenging conditions struggle a lot. Therefore, it is important to train the teachers as they can be the bridge between these students and the parents and thereby the society at large. The whole programme is in the Audio Visual format of 378 minutes and is put up on the LMS for the training. This has small videos and after which the teacher will be assessed with a help of a questionnaire as well.

Sri Aurobindo society believes that the first step to providing equal and quality education to these lost souls is to enable their teachers to identify their special needs. Only then their presence can be acknowledged by the education system. Their due rights provided to them, and empathy-based mechanisms created to support their education journey.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Providing training and technical assistance to related service providers and support service

professionals.

• Work alongside the Programme Manager to support local partners and ensure quality

implementation, including fieldwork to support school visits, work plans and training.

• Assist with organisation of meetings, conferences, events and travel

• Manage the flow of consistent communication on Special Education issues to all stakeholders

• Strong ability to manage, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks

• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.

• Facilitating workshops / meetings (both online and offline), as well as identifying resource

professionals.

• Help and support in curriculum development and develop curriculum.

POSITION: Content developer – Special Educator

Location: Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)

Ready to Travel within the location.

REQUIRED SKILLS; QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters/ Bachelors degree in Special Education, priority on cross disability courses (RCI Registered)

• Have 3 to 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience in inclusive school or programme coordinator of a special school/ therapy centre; plus additional administrative/supervisory experience preferred.

• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum design, and an advanced understanding of instructional strategies for students with autism, specific learning disabilities, Intellectual impairment and Multiple disability.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of members.

• Excellent computer skills

• Supporting the planning of special education initiative and the implementation of initiatives in

Inclusive education

• Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

• Thorough knowledge of special education laws and regulations

• Strong written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skill