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special educational needs teacher

Special educational needs teachers work with and teach children, young people, and adults with an intellectual or physical disability.

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Description

Special educational needs teachers work with and teach children, young people, and adults with an intellectual or physical disability. They use a range of specialised concepts, strategies and tools to optimise learners' communication, mobility, autonomy, and social integration. They select teaching methods and support resources to enable individual learners to maximise their potential for independent living.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
special needs learning equipmentspecial needs educationinstructional strategiescurriculum objectivesdisability carelearning needs analysissocial developmentdisability types
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
primary school proceduresworkplace sanitationsecondary school proceduresdevelopment delayscommon children's diseaseslearning difficultiescommunication disordersvisual disabilitybehavioural disorderskindergarten school proceduresassessment processescommunication related to hearing impairmenthearing disabilitymobility disability
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
assist students with equipmentprepare lesson contentassess the development of youthsupport the positiveness of youthsencourage students to acknowledge their achievementsassist students in their learningimplement care programmes for childrenprovide specialised instruction for special needs studentshandle children's problemsguarantee students' safetyapply intercultural teaching strategiesassist children in developing personal skillsadapt teaching to student's capabilitiesapply teaching strategiesgive constructive feedbackassess studentssupport children's wellbeingmanage student relationshipsperform classroom managementassist children with special needs in education settingsstimulate students' independencemaintain relations with children's parentsmonitor children's physical developmentdemonstrate when teaching
OPTIONALOptional competences
liaise with educational support staffperform playground surveillancemaintain students' disciplineteach sign languagepromote the safeguarding of young peopleteach primary education class contentprovide lesson materialsattend to children's basic physical needsprovide learning supportteach digital literacywork with virtual learning environmentsteach kindergarten class contentliaise with educational stafforganise creative performancemanage resources for educational purposesfacilitate motor skill activitiessupport people with hearing impairmentescort students on a field tripconsult students on learning contentteach brailleteach secondary education class contentadvise on lesson plansuse learning strategies

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

69 total
32 essential · 37 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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