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NAME OF THE JOB PROFILE:
Special educational needs teacher
Description of the job profile
SEN teachers may work with individuals who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments (i.e. hearing or visual), speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these difficulties.
- assisting in severely disabled pupils' personal care/medical needs;
- organising learning outside the classroom in activities such as community visits, school outings or sporting events
- using specialist skills, such as teaching Braille to pupils with visual impairments or sign language and lip reading to students who have hearing impairments
Economical sector
Tertiary
Country
Lithuania
Qualifications required
Higher or University degree
Bachelor's degree
State certification or licensure required to work in public schools
Total number of training hours
Full-time teachers work an average 37 hours a week, with typical class time starting between 8.30am and 9.15am and finishing around 3.15pm to 4pm.
Knowledge
Knowledge Description Level
Communication Communication theory Level 7
Psychology and Socio-pedagogy Sociology Level 6
Psychology and Socio-pedagogy Pedagogy Level 8
Psychology and Socio-pedagogy Psychology Level 8
Psychology and Socio-pedagogy Emotional science Level 8
Skills
Skill Description Level
Communication skills excellent communication and interpersonal skills Level 7
Organisational skills organisational skills Level 8
Personal/behavioural skills commitment to working with pupils with special educational needs Level 8
Personal/behavioural skills an observant and responsive approach Level 7
Personal/behavioural skills flexibility Level 8
Problem solving skills initiative and problem-solving skills Level 8
Problem solving skills the ability to manage confrontation and challenging behaviour Level 8
Team building skills team working skills Level 7
Competences
Competence Description Level
Communication competences Communication Level 7
Organisational competences Organization Level 7
Personal/behavioural competences Persuasion Level 5
Personal/behavioural competences Honesty Level 8
Teamworking Team work Level 6
Previous Experience
Relevant experience is required (at least 2 year).
Personal Attitude
A candidate should be positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook, patience, understanding and empathy with pupils and parents and has good sense of humour.
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