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special educational needs coordinator

Special educational needs coordinators oversee programmes and activities that provide educational support to children with a variety of disabilities.

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Description

Special educational needs coordinators oversee programmes and activities that provide educational support to children with a variety of disabilities. They ensure they are up to date with the latest developments in the special needs research field with the objective of facilitating the special education processes needed to maximise the growth and learning potential of students with special learning needs, and advise the special education principal of these developments and new programme proposals.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

screen reader development delays communication disorders education administration government policy behavioural disorders funding methods education law assessment processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage government-funded programmes organise projects to fill education needs follow research on special needs education provide education management support monitor educational developments evaluate education programmes assist in the organisation of school events guarantee students' safety cooperate with education professionals identify education needs promote education programmes present reports

OPTIONALOptional competences

create a financial report advise on teaching methods provide specialised instruction for special needs students work with virtual learning environments apply for government funding manage student admissions manage resources for educational purposes provide feedback to teachers escort students on a field trip advise on lesson plans coordinate educational programmes develop organisational policies manage budgets

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