Special Educator _ Pune

Special Educator – Dreamtime Learning Hub

About Dreamtime Learning

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Assessment & Support

• Identify students who require additional learning or developmental support.
• Conduct basic academic and learning-needs assessments.
• Understand individual strengths, challenges, and learning styles.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group interventions as required.
• Monitor students' academic, behavioural, social, and developmental progress.

2. Individualized Learning Plans

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) based on student needs.
• Set appropriate short-term and long-term learning goals.
• Adapt teaching methods, classroom activities, and learning materials.
• Use differentiated and multisensory teaching strategies where appropriate.

3. Classroom & Teacher Collaboration

• Work closely with class teachers to support learners in the mainstream classroom.
• Suggest suitable teaching strategies and classroom accommodations.
• Support teachers in understanding and addressing individual learner needs.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

4. Parent Coordination

• Regularly communicate with parents regarding student progress.
• Share observations, intervention plans, and progress updates.
• Provide practical suggestions to parents for supporting learning at home.
• Participate in parent meetings when required.

5. Documentation & Progress Tracking

• Maintain student profiles, assessment records, IEPs, intervention plans, and progress reports.
• Track student outcomes and modify interventions based on progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Prepare periodic reports for the school leadership team.

6. Behavioural & Social Development

• Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social-learning needs.
• Implement positive and appropriate behaviour-support strategies.
• Encourage confidence, independence, communication, and social skills.
• Create a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• B.Ed. / Diploma / Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education from a recognized institution.
• RCI certification/registration preferred or required where applicable.
• Experience working with children with learning difficulties, developmental delays, ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, or other special educational needs will be preferred.
• Freshers with strong qualifications and relevant practical exposure may also be considered.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of special education and inclusive learning.
• Good observation and assessment skills.
• Ability to create individualized learning strategies.
• Patience, empathy, and a child-centric approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and parents.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Comfortable using technology and maintaining digital student records.
• Own laptop is mandatory.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in a school, inclusive education setup, special education centre, or learning support environment.
• Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, learning disabilities, or behavioural challenges.
• Knowledge of remedial teaching and differentiated learning strategies.

Candidate Profile

• Patient and compassionate
• Highly observant and responsible
• Passionate about working with children
• Positive and solution-oriented
• Comfortable working in a collaborative school environment
• Committed to learner development and inclusion