Last Updated: 09 June 2023
Teaching in special education schools
Special Education (SPED) schools provide customised support for students with moderate to severe special educational needs. Learn how to apply to be a teacher in these schools.
Overview
The special education (SPED) schools are run by social service agencies and fully funded by the government and community. They provide customised learning support for children with higher support needs. If you have a strong interest to guide these children and youths to achieve their potential in “Living, Learning and Working”, consider becoming a SPED teacher.
As a SPED teacher, you will:
- Design and customise teaching and learning to support these children and youths in collaboration with their families and community agencies.
- Grow professionally through training and other learning opportunities so as to grow your craft as a SPED teacher.
- Partner closely with allied professionals and teacher aides to provide quality educational experiences for students.
How SPED teachers create impact
My teachers taught me to...
Alumni from special education schools recount life lessons they learnt from their teachers. Their stories show the lasting impact that a teacher can have – far beyond the classroom and the schooling years.
Creativity blooms in Special Education classrooms
Read about the creative ideas that special education teachers use to help their students learn and be heard.
Available positions
There are 2 positions to choose from:
- Teacher
- Teacher aide