Allied Educator (Learning and Behavioural Support)
Touching hearts and minds
Allied Educator Jeyaram Kadivan finds fulfillment helping children with special needs.
“I became an Allied Educator as I enjoy working in the school environment. I had always wanted to make a difference in the lives of our youths!”
Job Description
Children learn and progress at different rates. Some children with special needs, in particular those with dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), need more help than others in their learning. If you want to make a difference in the lives of these students and work with them to support their learning and progress in our mainstream schools, join us as an Allied Educator (Learning and Behavioural Support). The key responsibilities of an Allied Educator (Learning and Behavioural Support) include:
- Assist teachers in managing and supporting students identified as having dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder and other learning disabilities
- Provide in-class support, withdrawal support, small-group remediation, specialised training/support in life skills and the implementation of Individual Education Plans, case-management and other related administrative duties
- Set up and maintain a special needs-friendly classroom/school environment and prepare teaching/learning resources tailored to the needs of the students
- Work closely with school staff, parents and other agencies to facilitate a better understanding and support for the students with special educational needs, monitor their progress and explore ways of supporting them in their learning
Entry Requirements
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Local Polytechnic Diploma; or International Baccalaureate(IB) Diploma; or NUS High School Diploma; or 2 ‘A’ Level/H2 and 2 ‘AO’ Level/H1 passes including General Paper; and
- 5 GCE ‘O’ level credits including English and Mathematics
- Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with drive and passion in working with children with special educational needs, school personnel, parents and other stakeholders.
- Additional experience related to special needs such as skills training/teaching pupils with special educational needs would be an advantage
Remuneration Package
Allied Educators (Learning and Behavioural Support) will be appointed on the Allied Educators Scheme of Service. Successful candidates will generally be offered appointment on a contract at entry level which is pegged to the appointment grade of AED14. The starting salary will commensurate with the academic qualifications and work experience of successful candidates. Those who have completed full-time National Service will be granted additional salary increments.
The salary range for Allied Educators Scheme of Service is as follows:
| Allied Educators Scheme of Service | |
|---|---|
| Appointment Grade | Salary Range* |
| Allied Educator Grade 14 | $1,200 — $2,730 |
*Subject to change hereafter. Prevailing terms will apply.
Career Development
The Allied Educators Scheme offers good career advancement opportunities and allows officers to build expertise in their areas of specialisation. Officers who demonstrate good performance and potential can look forward to taking on higher level appointments as Senior and Head AED (Learning and Behavioural Support).
Training
Successful candidates without the required professional qualification will be sponsored to attend a one-year full-time Diploma in Special Education (DISE) Programme conducted by the National Institute of Education (NIE). The training programme includes:
- Education Studies
- Curriculum Studies
- 10 weeks Practicum
More details are available on NIE website’s DISE page.
You will receive a full monthly salary while undergoing NIE training. Upon successful completion of the training, you will have to serve a two-year bond.
Service Benefits
- School Holiday Scheme (similar to teaching staff)
- Medical leave - 14 days sick leave (if no hospitalisation) and up to 60 days sick leave (with hospitalisation)
- Subsidised medical and dental benefits
- Use of Government Holiday Bungalows
- Group Insurance Scheme at low premium
Application Details
The application for the Allied Educator (Learning and Behavioural Support) is currently closed. If you are interested in this position, you are welcome to submit your application in the next recruitment exercise in March 2012. The details of the recruitment exercise and the application procedure will be published when we launch the recruitment exercise.