Special Education Teacher : Full-Time | Inclusive & Holistic Support | ICSE · Waldorf-Inspired
About Us
We are a Waldorf-inspired school following the ICSE curriculum, built on the belief that every child carries within them a unique potential waiting to be discovered. Our school does not see children through a lens of deficits — we see them through a lens of possibility. We are committed to creating an environment where every learner, regardless of how they learn, is seen, valued, and supported to thrive.
As we deepen our commitment to inclusive education, we are looking for a Special Education Teacher who shares this philosophy — someone who understands that true inclusion is not about fitting children into existing systems, but about building systems that honour the diversity of every child.
Our Approach to Inclusion
We believe that children do not have learning problems — they have learning differences. Our role is to meet each child where they are, and walk alongside them with patience, creativity, and deep respect for their individual journey.
Our approach to special education is rooted in a holistic framework. We draw from Waldorf's understanding of child development — which recognises that learning happens through the body, the arts, rhythm, and relationship — and integrate this with evidence-based special education practices. We do not separate or label children unnecessarily. Instead, we work to create flexible, inclusive classrooms where support is woven into the fabric of everyday learning.
We support children across a range of needs including learning differences (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), developmental delays, sensory processing differences, ADHD, autism spectrum, and social-emotional learning challenges — always through a strengths-based, holistic lens.
Role Overview
The Special Education Teacher will work closely with classroom teachers, parents, the coordinator, and external specialists to identify, support, and celebrate children with diverse learning needs across the primary section. This is a collaborative, deeply relational role — as much about building trust with children and families as it is about delivering structured interventions.
A significant part of this role involves designing and delivering individualised one-to-one intervention sessions — carefully planned, thoughtfully documented, and continuously refined based on each child's progress. The teacher will maintain detailed, living records for every child they support: capturing goals, session notes, milestones, and next steps in a way that is both professionally rigorous and deeply humane.
The role also involves in-classroom co-teaching and support, alongside individual or small-group pull-out sessions, depending on the child's needs. The teacher will play a key role in building the school's inclusive culture — sensitising peers, guiding teachers, and partnering with parents.
Key Responsibilities
One-to-One Intervention & Individualised Support
- Design structured, goal-oriented one-to-one intervention programmes for each child based on a thorough understanding of their learning profile, strengths, and areas of growth.
- Deliver regular individual sessions that are purposeful, engaging, and adapted to the child's pace — integrating multisensory, arts-based, and movement-oriented approaches in keeping with the school's Waldorf philosophy.
- Continuously observe, assess, and adjust intervention strategies based on how each child responds, ensuring that sessions remain responsive rather than rigid.
- Use the one-to-one space to build a trusting, safe relationship with the child — one where they feel seen, capable, and genuinely supported.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm and structure to sessions that gives children a sense of security and predictability.
Documentation & Progress Tracking
- Maintain thorough, up-to-date documentation for every child under support — including intake profiles, session notes, short-term and long-term goals, progress reviews, and transition summaries.
- Design and regularly review Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with class teachers, parents, and specialists — ensuring goals are specific, measurable, meaningful, and aligned with ICSE requirements.
- Record progress against each child's goals in a consistent and organised manner, using both qualitative observations and simple measurable indicators.
- Prepare clear, jargon-free progress reports for parents at regular intervals — translating professional observations into language that is accessible, honest, and compassionate.
- Ensure all documentation is stored securely, kept confidential, and maintained in compliance with school policy and the RPWD Act, 2016.
- Use documentation as a living tool — not just a record of the past, but a guide for planning what comes next.
In-Class Support & Co-Teaching
- Provide in-classroom support through co-teaching, differentiated materials, and adaptive strategies that allow children to access the mainstream ICSE curriculum alongside their peers
- Collaborate with class teachers to modify lesson plans, assessments, and learning materials to meet the needs of children with diverse learning profiles
- Help create classroom environments that are sensory-aware, inclusive, and emotionally safe for all learners
Holistic & Therapeutic Integration
- Bring a whole-child perspective to all support work — attending to the child's emotional, social, sensory, and academic dimensions in equal measure
- Incorporate Waldorf-inspired elements — rhythm, storytelling, arts, handwork, and movement — as therapeutic and pedagogical tools within intervention sessions
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and other specialists when needed, and help coordinate external referrals and support
- Support children in developing self-awareness, self-regulation, and resilience alongside academic and functional skills
Teacher Collaboration & Capacity Building
- Partner closely with classroom teachers to share observations, co-plan differentiated approaches, and build inclusive teaching practices across the school
- Offer practical guidance and resources to teachers on supporting diverse learners within the regular classroom
- Facilitate workshops or reflective conversations for the teacher team on neurodiversity, learning differences, and inclusive pedagogy
Parent Partnership
- Build warm, trust-based relationships with the parents of children under support — holding space for their concerns, questions, and emotions with sensitivity and professionalism
- Conduct regular parent meetings to share progress, walk through IEP goals, and offer practical strategies for home support
- Guide parents in understanding their child's needs through a strengths-based, non-stigmatising lens
- Serve as a bridge between families and external professionals, facilitating referrals and coordinating care when needed
Qualifications & Requirements
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Special Education (B.Ed. Special Education or M.Ed. Special Education) from an RCI-recognised institution — essential
- Valid RCI registration / RCI licence is required for practice in India
- Specialisation in one or more areas — Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum, Intellectual Disabilities, or Multiple Disabilities — is preferred
- Additional training in any of the following is a significant advantage: Waldorf/Steiner education, sensory integration, art or music therapy, occupational therapy techniques, or mindfulness-based approaches
- A Master's Degree in Psychology, Child Development, or a related field alongside a special education qualification is highly valued
Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of hands-on experience working with children with diverse learning needs in a school or therapeutic setting
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering one-to-one intervention programmes and maintaining detailed child-level documentation
- Proven ability to write and implement IEPs, set measurable goals, and track progress over time
- Experience working within an inclusive or mainstream school setting is preferred over purely clinical settings
- Exposure to holistic, alternative, or progressive educational environments is a strong advantage
Skills & Competencies
- Deep understanding of learning differences, neurodevelopmental conditions, and child development across the 5–12 age range
- Ability to design purposeful, creative one-to-one sessions that are both structured and responsive
- Strong documentation skills — organised, consistent, and able to write clearly for both professional and parent audiences
- Excellent observational skills — the ability to read a child beyond test scores and reports
- Strong interpersonal skills with children, parents, and colleagues; the ability to hold difficult conversations with grace and clarity
- Comfort with both structure and creativity — knowing when to follow a plan and when to follow the child
The Person We Are Looking For
We are not just looking for someone with the right qualifications. We are looking for someone with the right heart.
- You see every child — especially the ones who struggle — as fundamentally capable, worthy, and full of gifts yet to be discovered.
- You bring the same care to your documentation as you do to your sessions — understanding that good records are an act of respect for the child and their family.
- You don't pathologise difference — you are curious about it, respectful of it, and skilled at working with it.
- You are a calm, grounded presence who can hold space for a dysregulated child, an anxious parent, and an overwhelmed teacher — sometimes all on the same day
- You believe that arts, movement, rhythm, and relationship are not extras in special education — they are the work itself.
- You are a learner who stays humble, reads widely, and continuously reflects on your practice.
What We Offer
- A rare opportunity to build and shape an inclusive education programme within a school that genuinely believes in it
- A collaborative, warm, and reflective staff community
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Ongoing professional development — including exposure to Waldorf pedagogy, therapeutic approaches, and inclusive education frameworks
- A school leadership team that will listen, support, and invest in your work
- The deep satisfaction of working in a place where your contribution is seen and valued — and where every child's progress, however small, is genuinely celebrated
How to Apply
Please send your resume, a cover letter, and a brief note on your approach to supporting children with diverse learning needs to:
[email protected]
We look forward to meeting someone who sees possibility in every child — and who is ready to help us build a school where every learner truly belongs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
