Primary Objective of Position
Work to achieve AWWA school vision of empowering students to thrive in the community.
Job Responsibilities
Curriculum and Instructional Excellence
- Lead in the development of the vision, educational goals and priorities to guide curriculum for assigned domain/level/track
- Lead the planning implementation and evaluation of school-based curriculum or programmes for the assigned domain/level/track
- Customise curriculum, pedagogy and assessment methods to enhance students learning experiences for assigned domain/level/track
- Lead the implementation of a framework for monitoring and evaluating instructional programmes, classroom practices and student progress for assigned domain/level/track
Holistic Student Development
- Lead the integration of IEP/ITP goals into lesson planning; collaborate with families and Allied Professionals to achieve desired outcomes for all students for the assigned domain/level/track
- Develop and implement programmes to support student character development and social emotional skills for the assigned domain/level/track
Professional Development
- Develop professional development roadmaps and in-house programmes for assigned domain/level/track
- Facilitate school professional learning teams and network learning communities in the SPED sector
- Proactively seek learning opportunities and set stretch goals to drive own professional and holistic development
Mentorship and People Development
- Provide ongoing feedback and mentorship to Teachers to encourage performance improvement, reflective practice and facilitate skill development
- Evaluate direct reports (Teachers) progress and performance, and provide coaching/mentoring
Projects, Pogrammes and Initiatives
- Lead cross-functional teams to plan and implement school or organisation-wide programmes/initiatives/events
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish and develop partnerships with stakeholders (e.g. families/caregivers, community or mainstream partners, allied professionals) to achieve desired outcomes
- Lead the development of communication materials for families/caregivers, community or commercial partners, etc. for relevant programmes/initiatives
Organisational Management and Development
- Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, collaboration and innovation in assigned domain/level/track
- Lead the formulation, implementation and evaluation of work plans and initiatives related to assigned domain/level/track to ensure alignment with the schools vision and priorities
- Plan and manage allocated budget and resources for the assigned domain/level/track
Other Expectations
- Support the development and implementation of induction programmes for new staff
- Support the selection and assessment of Senior/Teacher Assistants and Teachers
- Participate in organisation-wide programmes and initiatives
- Undertake any other relevant duties as and when assigned by the Principal, AWWA CEO or School Management Committee
Job Specifications
Minimum Education / Qualifications
- Diploma in Special Education by NIE (For trained teacher)
Minimum Years of Relevant Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant working experience with at least 2 years in a Senior Teacher position
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
- Be an exemplary and holistic social leader who is insightful and courageous
- Lead the organisation and its members through effective management and leadership practices aligned with MISSION Framework and Serving Leadership Principles
Note:
- The above responsibilities are by no means exhaustive and are subject to amendment whenever needed.
