Anubhooti Building Cognition

Ghatkopar, Mumbai

To provide one-on-one, in-classroom support to students with special educational needs (SEN) or learning differences to facilitate their integration into mainstream education. Key duties include modifying lesson materials, providing behavioral intervention, fostering social interaction, monitoring progress, and aiding in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Key ResponsibilitiesAcademic Support: Adapting classroom tasks to the student's ability, reinforcing instructions, helping with organization, and managing concentration.Behavioral Support: Implementing behavior management plans, assisting with self-control, and managing emotional or sensory regulation.Social Inclusion: Promoting interaction with peers, encouraging communication, and facilitating participation in group activities.Safety & Monitoring: Ensuring the student's safety, supervising breaks, and collecting data on academic/social progress for reports to parents and specialists.Collaboration: Working with the lead teacher, special educators, and therapists to implement IEP goals. Required Skills and QualificationsEducation: A bachelor's degree in special education, psychology, or a related field is often preferred.Attributes: High level of patience, empathy, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.Knowledge: Understanding of child development, positive behavior support strategies, and familiarity with specific learning disabilities (e.g., ASD, dyslexia).Experience: Previous experience working with children with special needs is highly desirable

A shadow teacher, is required to work on inclusion aide, or learning support assistant, is a trained professional who works directly with a child with special needs (such as Autism, ADHD, or learning disabilities) within a mainstream classroom. Their primary goal is to provide academic, behavioral, and emotional support to help the child integrate into the classroom, participate fully, and develop independence. Key ResponsibilitiesAcademic Support: Modify curriculum, simplify instructions, and break down tasks to suit the students learning pace.Behavioral Management: Implement behavior plans, manage distractions, and encourage positive behavior in the classroom.Social & Emotional Support: Facilitate peer interaction, teach social skills, and build the student's confidence.Collaboration: Work with class teachers, special educators, and therapists to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).Observation & Reporting: Monitor progress and maintain daily/weekly communication with parents and school staff.Fading Support: Gradually reduce assistance to promote the childs independence. Early Autism VenturesEarly Autism Ventures+5Required Qualifications & SkillsEducation: A degree in Education, Psychology, or Special Education is preferred.Training: Certification in Shadow Teacher Training or Special Education courses is highly valued.Experience: Previous experience working with children, especially those with special needs.Soft Skills: High patience, empathy, strong communication skills, flexibility, and adaptability.