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Special Education
The Special Education Teacher works with children aged 7 and above that have moderate to severe special educational needs. As a Special Education Teacher, you ensure the holistic development of your students and help them unleash their full potential, by enabling each student to be independent, self-supporting and contributing members of society.
Key Responsibilities
- Employ appropriate educational strategies and techniques to ensure the holistic development of each student.
- Develop and implement personalised curricula for each student, according to their age, abilities, and needs.
- Administer various forms of assessment to evaluate each student's progress.
- Engage and work closely with parents and the school community to help every student reach their full potential.
Education Requirements
| To be a/an | Minimum Requirements |
Recommended Programmes |
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| Special Education Teacher (Trained) | • Diploma in Special Education (DISE at NIE) • All registered teachers are required to attend the DISE |
NIE - Diploma in Special Education (DISE) | |
| Special Education Teacher (Untrained) | Local Academic Qualification • 2 ‘A’ /H2 Level passes and 2 ‘AO’ /H1 Level passes (including General Paper or Knowledge Inquiry) ; or • Recognised full-time Diploma from: Local Polytechnics or Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) or LASALLE College of the Arts; or • Good overall International Baccalaureate Diploma score Foreign Academic Qualification • Bachelor / Master in Special Education (SPED) or have taken SPED modules during their course of study and • Course of study should include Practicum Teaching component in SPED and • Transcript to show competence in English if degree is not conducted in English. |
• Temasek Polytechnic’s Diploma in Early Childhood Studies
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Diploma in Child Psychology & Early Education
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Diploma in Early Childhood Education
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| 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 |
• SSI’s Certificate in Education Studies (Special Education) • Professional Conversion Programme available for Special Education Apprentice Teacher. |
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| 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
- Day Activity Centres
Here's how you can get started
Professional Conversion Programme
This programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a qualified social service professional in social work, physiotherapy, speech-language therapy, or as an Early Intervention teacher.
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Scholarship and Awards
Scholarships and awards are available through NCSS to outstanding individuals with strong leadership qualities, passion and a commitment to work in the social service sector.
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Tribe Experience for Students
Explore ways to experience how it is like working in social service alongside like-minded professionals
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Training and Development
Whether you’re in social service, a new entrant or mid-careerist, training programmes are available to equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the social service sector.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Gain exposure to social service, and start acquiring the skills to work effectively with people who have different needs and abilities.
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