**THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:**

1. Utilize differentiated strategies to plan learning activities and groupings within the classroom
2. Develop and implement rigorous and appropriate lesson plans and assessments
3. Work closely with school leaders to analyse special needs pupil’s assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction
4. Design Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
5. Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication
6. Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for pupils’ personal and academic success
7. Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
8. Have experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:**

1. Diploma in special education required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement
2. TCZ Special Education Certificate – Process Completed
3. 3+ years of working experience IN A PRIVATE SCHOOL as a Special Need’s teacher
4. Demonstrated expertise in sign language, speech therapy (Added Advantage)
5. Determination to drive pupil achievement and set high expectations for all pupils
6. The ability to motivate, support, and challenge pupils in a child-centered, standards-driven classroom community
7. A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence
8. Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges
9. Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies
10. A full Grade 12 certificate