§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

special educational needs head teacher

Special educational needs head teachers manage the day-to-day activities of a special education school.

Description

Special educational needs head teachers manage the day-to-day activities of a special education school. They supervise and support staff, as well as research and introduce programs that provide the necessary assistance for students with physical, mental or learning disabilities. They may make decisions concerning admissions, are responsible for meeting curriculum standards and ensure the school meets the national education requirements set by law. Special educational needs head teachers also manage the school's budget and are responsible for maximising the reception of subsidies and grants. They also review and adopt their policies in accordance to current research conducted in the special needs assessment field.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

pedagogy special needs education project management instructional strategies curriculum objectives learning difficulties disability care education law learning needs analysis disability types curriculum standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

primary school procedures secondary school procedures learning technologies development delays communication disorders labour legislation contract law behavioural disorders funding methods kindergarten school procedures trade union regulations assessment processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use office systems analyse staff capacity monitor educational developments assist in the organisation of school events guarantee students' safety apply for government funding write work-related reports manage staff provide feedback to teachers cooperate with education professionals supervise educational staff develop organisational policies manage budgets assess financial viability present reports

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage government-funded programmes create a financial report lead inspections assess employees' capability levels maintain contract administration advise on teaching methods manage contracts assess the development of youth evaluate education programmes plan shifts of employees provide specialised instruction for special needs students work with virtual learning environments manage student admissions escort students on a field trip identify education needs advise on lesson plans maintain relations with children's parents promote education programmes

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