Remedial Teacher

An affiliated IGCSE school in South Mumbai is hiring for the post of a remedial teacher. To enhance the mental health and well-being of students in the school; to identify, assess and intervene for specific cases where students need remedial education or counselling or both. Functional Duties Remedial Teaching and Learning Identification Identify students with potential Learning Disabilities (LD)/ Developmental Disorders (DDs) using a variety of screening methods and inputs from a variety of people Conduct differential diagnoses for students with LD (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), ADHD and other comorbid DDs Identify normal students with simple learning difficulties that are not due to DDs but due to other factors poor concept development, poor environmental inputs, etc.

Assessment Conduct preliminary screening for the various DDs in identified students using screening tools Develop informal assessment tools for the 3Rs (Reading, Writing, Arithmetic) that can be administered to students Evaluate Psychological Reports, where available, using the data to create an intervention plan for the students concerned Intervention Inform the Principal, and enable the Principal to communicate with parents to initiate the formal assessment process for students identified with potential DDs/obtain permission from parents to initiate a formal assessment process where required.

Conduct simple remediation for students facing conceptual and other learning difficulties (but who do not have LD, ADHD, etc.) Work with children with DDs to develop sensory integration and perceptual skills Use a variety of methods to encourage learning: Graphic organizers, mind maps, task analysis, use of interventions engaging multiple intelligences of learners Create Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) to enhance skills in Reading, Writing, Mathematics Share IEPs with teachers and assist them in implementation.

Use a variety of methods to develop Executive Functioning Skills in students with DDs (LD & ADHD) Requirements Bachalors in Education or Masters in Education Good English communication skills Experience as a cousellor/ special educator or remedial teacher The desired candidate must be willing to travel to Mumbai Suburbs.

Benefits

The desired candidate shall expect a handsome salary and good working environment.