Special Education Needs Teacher at Howbury School Lagos

Job Description

• The Special Needs Teacher is responsible for providing individualized education plans (IEPs) and support for students with a wide range of disabilities, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, emotional disorders, and cognitive impairments.
• The teacher will create a nurturing, inclusive, and structured learning environment that allows students to reach their full potential.
• Collaboration with other teachers, school staff, and families is crucial to ensure students’ academic, social, and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and Implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs):

• Assess students’ needs and abilities to create tailored education programs.
• Work closely with parents, counselors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop effective IEPs.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals, adjusting strategies as necessary to ensure student success.

Instruction and Curriculum Delivery:

• Modify and adapt standard curriculum to meet the diverse learning needs of students with special needs.
• Utilize a variety of teaching techniques, including hands-on learning, technology, and multisensory activities.
• Create a structured classroom environment that fosters both individual and group learning.

Behavioral and Social Support:

• Implement positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) to promote positive behavior.
• Help students develop social skills and emotional regulation techniques.
• Address behavioral issues with patience, creativity, and support, focusing on conflict resolution.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with general education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to support student learning.
• Regularly communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress, challenges, and successes.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development workshops, and IEP meetings as required.

Assessment and Reporting:

• Evaluate and document student progress through observations, testing, and performance-based assessments.
• Provide regular reports on student progress, both to parents and the school administration.

Classroom Management:

• Establish clear behavioral and academic expectations for students.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment that fosters growth and independence.
• Professional Development