Special Education Teacher

The Royal School of Educational Therapy (RSE-T) Foundation is a proposed non-profit private school that comprises of General Education and Special Education services for students (Kindergarten to High School for General Education; Kindergarten to Adulthood for Special Education). RSET Foundation prepares pupils in General Education for University Education and pupils in Special Education for Vocational Life-Long Skills.

Currently, the RSETF is running a Full-Day and an After-School Learning Centre for Educational Therapy (ET), related therapies such as Speech and Language, Occupational and Pyshiotherapy, and Academic Tutoring for diverse learners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Location: Abuja

Position Summary

• The successful candidate will collaborate closely with therapists, psychologists, parents, and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure each student receives comprehensive educational and developmental support.
• The Special Education Teacher will plan, implement, and evaluate individualized educational programs for students with diverse learning needs.

Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum:

• Prepare engaging lesson plans aligned with students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or personalized learning goals.
• Teach functional academics, communication, social-emotional skills, independent living skills, and vocational readiness where appropriate.
• Integrate technology and assistive devices into instruction when beneficial.
• Adapt curriculum, teaching methods, and instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Develop and implement individualized educational programs based on each student’s strengths and needs.

Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring:

• Use assessment data to modify instructional strategies.
• Prepare comprehensive progress reports and participate in review meetings.
• Conduct ongoing academic and behavioral assessments.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records.

Classroom Management:

• Support students in developing self-regulation, independence, and appropriate social behaviors.
• Implement positive behavior support strategies.
• Ensure student safety and emotional well-being at all times.
• Create and maintain a structured, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Collaboration:

• Maintain regular communication with parents and caregivers regarding student progress.
• Support parent education and home-school collaboration.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Work collaboratively with speech therapists, occupational therapists, behavioral therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, other professionals, and parents.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Assist with admissions assessments when required.
• Participate in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Ensure compliance with school policies and professional standards.
• Maintain accurate educational records and student documentation.

School Participation:

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the school.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, workshops, and training.
• Support extracurricular activities, school events, community outreach, and awareness programs.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, and behavior management.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children with special needs.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Special Education or related discipline.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary therapy teams.
• Professional certification in Special Education.
• Experience using structured teaching approaches such as TEACCH, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), PECS, Social Stories, visual supports, or sensory integration strategies.

Skills & Competencies:

• Flexibility and adaptability
• Creativity in lesson planning
• Effective communication
• Team collaboration
• Excellent organizational skills
• Professional ethics and confidentiality
• Compassion and patience
• Strong observational skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Emotional intelligence