Shadow Teacher - Almacita School

Almacita School is looking for a dedicated, patient, and compassionate Special Needs Shadow Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs in our Kindergarten and Elementary programs.

This role requires candidates who have hands-on experience working with children with special educational needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning difficulties, speech delay, sensory challenges, and emotional regulation needs.

The successful candidate must also be familiar with developing and implementing IEP (Individualized Education Plan).

Key Responsibilities

As a Special Needs Shadow Teacher, you will:

• Provide 1:1 classroom support for a student with special needs to ensure learning participation and emotional safety.

• Assist the student in managing:

• Classroom routines and transitions

• Attention and focus

• Emotional regulation

• Behavior and impulse control

• Social interaction with peers

• Support the classroom teacher in adapting learning activities and expectations based on the student’s needs.

• Develop, implement, and review IEP goals in collaboration with teachers, school leadership, and parents.

• Track student progress through observation notes, data collection, and documentation aligned with IEP targets.

• Participate in meetings with parents and relevant professionals (therapists/psychologists) when needed.

• Implement individualized strategies aligned with the student’s learning plan and therapist recommendations.

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the school’s child protection and safeguarding policies.

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Requirements

• Minimum Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education, Child Development, or a related field.

• At least 1 year of experience working directly with children with special needs (required).

• Proven experience supporting children with:

• Autism (ASD)

• ADHD

• Learning difficulties / slow learners

• Sensory needs / emotional regulation challenges

• Familiar and confident in writing and implementing IEPs (required).

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teachers and parents.

• High level of patience, empathy, and professionalism.

• Ability to stay calm and consistent in challenging situations.

• Comfortable working in a structured school environment.

• Good English communication is preferred (school environment).

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Preferred Qualifications (Plus Points)

Training/certification in:

• ABA principles

• Inclusive education

• Behavior management

• Sensory integration strategies

• Montessori-based learning support

• Experience working in a bilingual or international school setting.

• Experience creating measurable goals and progress tracking for IEP documentation.

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What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative school environment

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful inclusive education

• Professional development and internal training

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications