Duties and Responsibilities of an SNE ECDE teacher in a special school

Teaching and learning

• Prepare and deliver age appropriate lessons tailored to the individual needs of the learners with disabilities.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPS) for each learner
• Use specialized teaching approaches such as multisensory methods, task analysis and structured teaching, adapt learning materials to suit diverse learner needs (visual, hearing, physical, intellectual, autism, etc.)
• Assess learner progress continuously and adjust teaching accordingly
• Facilitate early stimulation and foundation skills and development

Classroom management

• Create safe, inclusive and disability -friendly learning Environment
• Organize appropriate seating, assistive devices and learning aids
• Manage challenging behaviors using positive behavior support strategies
• Ensure proper learning supervision at all times

Care and Support for Learners

• Assist learners in daily living skills (Feeding, toileting, grooming) where necessary
• support with mobility challenges, including use of wheelchairs, walkers and other assistive devices.
• Monitor learners ‘emotional, social and physical wellbeing
• Administer basic first aid and report and health concerns

Collaboration and Networking

• Work closely with parents /guardians in supporting children ‘s leaning and development
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (therapist, assessment officers, medical personnel, psychologists)
• participate in case conferences, assessments and placement meetings
• Engage with community stakeholders and NGOs supporting special needs education.

Assessment and Record keeping

• conduct baseline assessment using approved SNE tools
• keep accurate records on learner performance, attendance, behavior and interventions
• prepare timely and annual progress reports
• maintain IEP documentation and update it regularly

Use of assistive technology and Specialized Resources

• Identify and utilize appropriate assistive devices and technology for learners
• Guide learners in using devices such as hearing aids, communication boards, tactile materials, adapted ICT tools and print or transcribe in braille.
• maintain and safeguard specialized learning materials

Professional Development

• Attend SNE trainings, workshops and refresher courses
• keep updated with emerging trends inclusive education and disability report
• Participate in peer learning and professional learning communities

School participation and Administration

• participate in co-curricular activities adapted to learners with special needs
• support school-wide programs such as feeding programs, therapy schedules and parent meetings,
• Assist in resource mobilization for specialized equipment and learning materials. Ensure compliance with ministry of education (MOE) and TSC standards for SNE

Safeguarding and Child protection

• uphold child protection laws and policies
• report cases of neglect, abuse or discrimination affecting learners
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for all learners