We are looking for a reliable and motivated Special Education Needs (SEN) teacher who is interested in making a long-term commitment to EC2 and to the island of Saba. As SEN teacher you work with a group of students with a variety of Special Needs. You are able to assess the students’ individual needs in the field of cognitive and social-emotional development and translate this into individual educational goals and activities.

 

Planning tasks

• Experienced in writing Individual Development Plans and Individual Educational Plans based on the students’ needs, talents and interests

• Apply recommendations of the multi-disciplinary team pertaining to behavior, well-being, education, communication and development

• Develop a curriculum and prepare lesson plans and instruction materials to cater to student ability levels

 

Teaching tasks

• Give guidance and teach children with mixed developmental needs in a self-contained classroom

• Present information to and share new skills with other teachers and assistants

• Collaborate with Personal and SEN Assistants

• Apply positive strategies, therapeutic play, behavior modification, success-experiences in your teaching

• Apply modern technology and 21st century teaching skills

• Willing to implement the PEC system

 

Requirements

• Relevant bachelor or master’s degree SEN, or experienced teacher cluster 4

• Work experience with children with behavior and developmental issues

• Knowledgeable of the current student care system on Saba, or will comply with it shortly

• Willing to apply an action- oriented approach and differentiate

• Able and willing to develop curriculum and tailor-made activities based on life skills and social skills

 

Communication skills

• Eager and able to work in a team and with different professionals

• Maintain regular contact with other teachers, parents and colleagues

• Create a safe and positive learning environment for children

• Fluent in English and preferably also some command of Dutch and Spanish

• Able to give constructive feedback to parents / teachers

• Able to monitor and report on progress verbally and in writing

 

Candidates are asked to submit applications before April 19th, 2021. We are particularly interested in your motivation and experience.