Head of Programme; SPED School - AWWA School

Job Responsibilities Curriculum and Instructional Excellence

• Partner Vice Principal in developing the school’s vision, educational goals and priorities to guide school-based curriculum to meet educational needs of student profile
• Partner Vice Principal in developing a holistic, rigorous and engaging school-based curriculum which is aligned with the school’s vision
• Partner Vice Principal in developing and implementing a framework for monitoring and evaluating instructional programmes, classroom practices and student progress using best practices and relevant data to achieve post-student outcomes
• Partner Vice Principal in implementing (innovative) pedagogical and assessment methods to enhance student’s learning

• Partner Vice Principal in developing and implementing a school-wide ITP/IEP process
• Lead the development of an integrated curriculum and collaboration with families and Allied Professionals to achieve desired outcomes for all students
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement programmes to support student character development and social emotional skills for the assigned domain/level/track (aligned with MTSS moving forward)

• Partner Vice Principal in developing school-wide professional development roadmaps and in-house programmes for teaching professionals
• Proactively seek learning opportunities and set stretch goals to drive own professional and holistic development

• Provide ongoing feedback and mentorship to new KPs to encourage performance improvement, reflective practice and facilitate skill development
• Evaluate direct reports’ progress and performance, and provide coaching/mentoring

• Lead cross-functional teams to plan and implement school, organisation or sector-wide programmes/initiatives/projects

• Lead cross-functional teams to establish and develop partnerships with stakeholders (e.g. families/caregivers, community or mainstream partners, allied professionals) to achieve desired outcomes

• Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, collaboration and innovation across different departments
• Lead the formulation, implementation and evaluation of work plans and initiatives across different departments to ensure alignment with the school’s vision and priorities
• Plan and manage allocated budget and resources for the educational programme(s) across the whole school

• Lead the development and implementation of induction programmes for new staff
• Support the selection and assessment of Teachers
• Participate in organisation-wide programmes and initiatives
• Undertake any other relevant duties as and when assigned by the Principal, AWWA CEO or School Management Committee

• Bachelor Degree (preferably in Special Education)

• At least 6 years of relevant working experience with at least 2 years in a Head of Department position
• Experience working with persons with disabilities is an added advantage

• Be an exemplary and holistic social leader who is insightful and courageous
• Lead the organisation and its members through effective management and leadership practices aligned with MISSION Framework and Serving Leadership Principles

Note:

The above responsibilities are by no means exhaustive and are subject to amendment whenever needed.

Reference taken from The SPED Teaching Profession:
Journeys of Excellence & AWWA Management and Leadership (ML) Competencies