Total 5 job vacancies by Apsn Education Services Ltd.

Successful candidates for the Untrained Teacher position may have the opportunity to enroll in the Diploma in Special Education course, leading to certification as a Trained Teacher.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor effective teaching & learning pedagogies, intervention strategies for students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Design and implement valid and reliable modes of assessment to evaluate students’ progress and development.
• Identify and design support structures to students with SEN
• Work with school leaders and management team to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students
• Responsible for designing, assessing and reviewing student-centric lessons with engaging approaches to accommodate individual learning styles
• Advocate to Heads of Department appropriate instructional learning resources to value add to students’ learning
• Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and teaching strategies to help students to master concepts and skills
• Implement the use of information technology in lesson preparation and teaching to engage learners
• Research and keep abreast of up-to-date subject knowledge and design teaching resources in professional learning teams
• Supervise students and manage pupil behaviours in the classroom and on school premises to inculcate school values and enforce discipline
• Document concerns of students to facilitate problem solving with parents and professional support staff
• Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferencing to discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses and identify areas of focus to support IEP goals and transition
• Provide information to parents for home-school communications to support students’ progress
• Make home visits for students with high support needs and craft intervention strategies to meet student social and emotional needs
• Establish work plan priorities to meet school strategic thrusts
• Actively involved in staff meetings, co-curricular activities, educational conferences, and school programs.
• Participate in parents' evenings and school-wide training events to promote home-school partnership.
• Participate in organizing school events, including sporting events, learning journey and other excursions like camping trips and educational tours

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree from recognised Institutions with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics
• Prior experience with Students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred
• Specific subject knowledge, knowledge in special needs education and behaviour modification, Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Interpersonal skills, classroom management skills, takes Initiative, effective communication Strong in verbal and written English

Job Purpose :

• Assist the teachers in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in managing students in classrooms and in community-based activities
• Supervise and assist individual or small groups of students in activities/educational tasks set by teachers
• Assist teachers in preparation of instructional materials and/or classroom environment for lessons
• Provide support for students with MID, Autism and other developmental disabilities. Priority is to support these students to develop skills to enhance personal care and independence, and support daily lessons/activities in and beyond the classroom including student profiling.
• Work with functional committees to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes.
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum GCE “O” level, NITEC, polytechnic diploma or equivalent
• Possess good Time Management, Problem Solving and Decision Making and Effective Oral and Written Communications Skills.
• Possess prior experience educating persons with Mild Intellectual Disabilities (MID)
• Possess working knowledge of educational technology applications
• Experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders
• Proven effective classroom and student behaviour management skills
• Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies

< Applicants deemed qualified must hold a certification in fields including Diploma in Special Education (DISE), Diploma in Education (DipEd), Bachelor of Arts/Science (Academic Discipline & Education), or Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) accredited by NIE/NTU to be eligible for consideration for this role>

Job Purpose:

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor effective teaching & learning pedagogies, intervention strategies for students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Design and implement valid and reliable modes of assessment to evaluate students’ progress and development.
• Identify and design support structures to students with SEN
• Work with school leaders and management team to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students
• Responsible for designing, assessing and reviewing student-centric lessons with engaging approaches to accommodate individual learning styles
• Advocate to Heads of Department appropriate instructional learning resources to value add to students’ learning
• Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and teaching strategies to help students to master concepts and skills
• Implement the use of information technology in lesson preparation and teaching to engage learners
• Research and keep abreast of up-to-date subject knowledge and design teaching resources in professional learning teams
• Supervise students and manage pupil behaviours in the classroom and on school premises to inculcate school values and enforce discipline
• Document concerns of students to facilitate problem solving with parents and professional support staff
• Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferencing to discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses and identify areas of focus to support IEP goals and transition
• Provide information to parents for home-school communications to support students’ progress
• Make home visits for students with high support needs and craft intervention strategies to meet student social and emotional needs
• Establish work plan priorities to meet school strategic thrusts
• Actively involved in staff meetings, co-curricular activities, educational conferences, and school programs.
• Participate in parents' evenings and school-wide training events to promote home-school partnership.
• Participate in organizing school events, including sporting events, learning journey and other excursions like camping trips and educational tours

Job Requirements:

• NIE/ NTU qualifications of Diploma in Special Education (DISE), Diploma in Education (DipEd), Bachelor of Arts/ Science (Academic Disciple & Education) or Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (either one)
• Diploma/ Degree from recognised Institutions with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics
• Prior experience with Students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred
• Specific subject knowledge, knowledge in special needs education and behaviour modification, Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Interpersonal skills, classroom management skills, takes Initiative, effective communication Strong in verbal and written English
• Prior experience handling Numeracy/ Literacy, WPLN, Science, HSR, SEL/ CCE and Vocational Guidance is an added advantage.

Job Purpose:

You shall be responsible for the speech language programme for students &/or trainees with oral communication challenges including evaluation of all students &/or trainees with suspected or identified communication disorders and the development, management and coordination of a speech and language programme, including difficulty in swallowing.

Key Responsibilities:

Consultation

• Provide professional inputs to support understanding of clients’ speech, language and communication difficulties to teachers, parents/caregivers, professional staff, administrators and the public.
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving to assist teachers, parents / caregivers, professional staff and administrators with practical ideas and recommendations in the setting of goals, selection and design of intervention programs, etc.

Assessment

• Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services for students/trainees with speech and language disorders.
• Measure outcomes of treatment and conduct continuous evaluation
• Identify effective practices and programs to improve and enhance quality of
• services.
• Able to apply formal and informal modes of assessment.
• Maintain efficient client records and documentation. i.e. Assessment reports filing in students’ confidential file.

Treatment Strategies

• Implement intervention program based on assessment, interpretation and planning.

Discharge Planning

• The Speech and Language Therapists should write a discharge based on the following:
• Documented evidence showing that the student has achieved all the objectives or the students can no longer benefit from the therapy.
• The student to be discharge from therapy services if he/she leaves the school.
• Recommend other services, if applicable to the student and other family members.
• Refer and write a discharge summary, if necessary, when the student is going to another service or an APSN School.

Training and Support

• Train and support teachers, caregivers and other communication partners of individuals with speech, language, communication difficulties.
• Mentor and supervise of support personnel.

Job Requirements:

• Recognized degree in Speech Pathology from accredited college/ university
• Good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant work experience ranging from children to young adults with intellectual disability would be an advantage
• Ability to work with independently and with minimum supervision
• Valid practising certificate with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
• Entry level candidates who recently completed the studies in Speech Pathology are welcome to apply. We will provide AHPC supervision requirements and support.

Job Purpose:

You shall be responsible for family/individual counselling, group work, assessment and recommendations for financial assistance and case management. Conduct casework and manage case consultations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform casework, delivery intervention and care plan
• Develop and facilitate group work
• Engage and work with the community agencies
• Conduct family interview and financial assessment
• Manage crisis and ensure client safe organisation
• Conduct training to staff and stakeholders
• Participate in professional courses to acquire specialised knowledge and skills
• Perform administrative duties

Job Requirements:

• Degree and/ or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work or equivalent from recognised universities.
• Must be registered with Singapore Association of Social Worker (SASW) Accreditation Board.
• Possess minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Possess experience working with persons with mild intellectual disabilities (MID).
• Patient, team player and able to co-create new content tailored for students/trainees with MID.
• Passionate, well organised, able to independently.
• Able to communicate with students, trainees, caregivers and associates of different culture/ backgrounds, preferably conversant in major local dialects (in order to provide consultation to local dialects speaking teachers, parents and students.)