Job description

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

• Provide case management, intervention and skills training for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) from enrolment through graduation and post-graduation transitions
• Conduct needs assessment and ongoing review of students’ special educational needs
• Develop student learning support plans and provide consultation to academic staff on inclusive practices, reasonable adjustments, and accessibility considerations
• Coach and empower students with SEN in self-advocacy, self-management, and independent navigation of academic and workplace environments
• Support students with SEN in school-to-work transition, including internships, workplace accommodations and employer engagement
• Administer SEN fund applications, and procurement of assistive technology devices and services for students with SEN
• Document and maintain SEN data and records, including reports on SEN statistics and trends
• Plan and coordinate programmes for students with SEN and stakeholders (e.g., educators, employers, parents) to promote inclusion in education and employment.
• Design, curate, and deliver training for academic staff to enhance competency in supporting students with SEN
• Contribute to policy design, review and evaluation for SEN support
• Research on emerging trends and developments in intervention strategies
• Contribute to and support departmental projects, outreach efforts, events and initiatives that advance inclusion

[What we are looking for]

• Passion and disposition to work with students with SEN (Persons with disabilities are welcome to apply, please inform us if accommodations are required for the interview)
• Relevant qualification in Inclusive and Special Education, Education, Psychology, Applied or Educational Psychology, Counselling and/or relevant areas
• At least 3 years of experience supporting students with SEN, preferably in an educational or social service sector setting
• Resourceful and good problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, learning and support needs, and collaboratively with different stakeholders in student support
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting