Special Educator

Organization: Wellness One Physiotherapy Centre
Department: Special Education
Job Title: Special Educator
Reporting To: HOD / Clinical Head / Branch Manager
Location: As per organizational requirements

1. Job Purpose

To provide individualized educational support and developmental interventions for children with special needs, helping them improve their cognitive, communication, social, behavioral, and functional skills through structured and goal-oriented teaching methods.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Assess children's learning abilities, developmental needs, strengths, and areas requiring improvement.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) based on each child's needs and abilities.
• Provide individualized and group-based educational interventions.
• Support children with developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, learning difficulties, and other special needs, as appropriate to their training.
• Use appropriate teaching aids, visual materials, sensory activities, and play-based learning techniques.
• Monitor and document children's progress through regular assessments and progress reports.
• Coordinate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers regarding children's progress and home-based learning activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical/educational records, session notes, attendance, and intervention plans.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, inclusive, and child-friendly learning environment.
• Follow organizational policies, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and child protection guidelines.
• Participate in team meetings, case discussions, parent consultations, and professional development activities.
• Maintain punctuality, discipline, and proper documentation of all assigned responsibilities.

3. Educational Qualification

• Diploma in Special Education (D.Ed. Special Education / D.Ed. IDD) or equivalent recognized qualification.
• B.Ed. Special Education or other relevant higher qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional registration or certification, where applicable.

4. Experience

• Freshers and experienced candidates may apply.
• Experience working with children with special needs in a rehabilitation centre, special school, or therapy setting will be an added advantage.

5. Required Skills and Competencies

• Patience, empathy, and a child-centred approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage children's behavioral and learning challenges.
• Knowledge of individualized teaching strategies and developmental interventions.
• Observation, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good parent-handling and counselling skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow organizational protocols.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person