TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT VACANCY
JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Unit
MINISTRY: Health and Human Services
TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT VACANCY
JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Unit
MINISTRY: Health and Human Services
LOCATION: Providenciales
PURPOSE OF JOB:
This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students enrolled in Programs at the Special Needs Unit/ SNAP center.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches all areas of the special education curriculum
- Takes responsibility for the progress of all students attending the SNAP Center
- Supervises and disciplines students as required
- Organizes the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment
- Motivates students with enthusiastic, imaginative presentations/lessons
- Plans, prepares and presents lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class
- Prepares and marks assignments, class work, and projects to facilitate positive student development
- Meets requirements for the assessment and recording of students' development
- Provides feedback to parents on student’s progress at parents’ evenings and other meetings
- Coordinates activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum and support colleagues in delivering of this specialist area
- Works with others to plan and coordinate work
- Coordinates field trips and facilitate additional learning experiences for students
- Takes part in school events and activities which may take place on weekends or in the evenings
- Liaises with colleagues and work flexibly, particularly in smaller schools
- Engages in continuing professional development activities whether self-directed or initiated by the school/Ministry of Education
- Works with parents and the department and sister agencies to maximise the involvement in the school and the development of the resources of the school
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A Bachelor's degree in education with specialization in Special Education Training.
- The position requires a minimum of five (5) years teaching for the incumbent to effectively respond to the challenges of the job.
- Experience in working with Autistic children will be an asset.
Compensation:
- Salary: TNF 8 - 13 $22,140.00 - $24,720.00 per annum
Application Procedure:
Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), certified copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.
Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk and submitted by Facsimile: 649-946-1582 or sent by email with the subject line being: Special Education Teacher Application. Envelopes should have the subject: Special Education Teacher Application marked on the front.
Incomplete applications without supporting documents will not be processed
Deadline: 31st December, 2014
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.