Special Educator _ Pune

Special Educator - Dreamtime Learning Hub

Location: Pune

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site

Working Days: Monday to Saturday

Working Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Laptop: Mandatory - Candidate must have their own laptop

About Dreamtime Learning

Dreamtime Learning is afor n innovative education organization focused on personalized, learner-centric education. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Special Educator to support learners with diverse learning and developmental needs at our Pune Learning Hub.

Role Overview

The Special Educator will work closely with learners, teachers, parents, and the school leadership team to identify individual learning needs and provide personalized academic, behavioural, and developmental support.

The ideal candidate should be patient, empathetic, observant, and passionate about helping every learner achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Assessment & Support

• Identify students who require additional learning or developmental support.
• Conduct basic academic and learning-needs assessments.
• Understand individual strengths, challenges, and learning styles.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group interventions as required.
• Monitor students' academic, behavioural, social, and developmental progress.

2. Individualized Learning Plans

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) based on student needs.
• Set appropriate short-term and long-term learning goals.
• Adapt teaching methods, classroom activities, and learning materials.
• Use differentiated and multisensory teaching strategies where appropriate.

3. Classroom & Teacher Collaboration

• Work closely with class teachers to support learners in the mainstream classroom.
• Suggest suitable teaching strategies and classroom accommodations.
• Support teachers in understanding and addressing individual learner needs.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

4. Parent Coordination

• Regularly communicate with parents regarding student progress.
• Share observations, intervention plans, and progress updates.
• Provide practical suggestions to parents for supporting learning at home.
• Participate in parent meetings when required.

5. Documentation & Progress Tracking

• Maintain student profiles, assessment records, IEPs, intervention plans, and progress reports.
• Track student outcomes and modify interventions based on progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Prepare periodic reports for the school leadership team.

6. Behavioural & Social Development

• Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social-learning needs.
• Implement positive and appropriate behaviour-support strategies.
• Encourage confidence, independence, communication, and social skills.
• Create a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• B.Ed. / Diploma / Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education from a recognized institution.
• RCI certification/registration preferred or required where applicable.
• Experience working with children with learning difficulties, developmental delays, ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, or other special educational needs will be preferred.
• Freshers with strong qualifications and relevant practical exposure may also be considered.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of special education and inclusive learning.
• Good observation and assessment skills.
• Ability to create individualized learning strategies.
• Patience, empathy, and a child-centric approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and parents.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Comfortable using technology and maintaining digital student records.
• Own laptop is mandatory.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in a school, inclusive education setup, special education centre, or learning support environment.
• Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, learning disabilities, or behavioural challenges.
• Knowledge of remedial teaching and differentiated learning strategies.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient and compassionate
• Highly observant and responsible
• Passionate about working with children
• Positive and solution-oriented
• Comfortable working in a collaborative school environment
• Committed to learner development and inclusion