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If you are qualified and keen to be part of a life-transforming team, please email your detailed Resume to The Recruitment Team at arc_recruit@autism.org.sg

 

We apologise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified and this position is open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents only.


EARLY INTERVENTION TEACHERS

Due to our rapid expansion to serve more children, we invite people who have proven commitment and competence to join us in transforming the lives entrusted to us.

 

As an EARLY INTERVENTION TEACHER, your role includes (but is not limited to) the deliverance of the following:

  • Assesses autism learning needs of students using key assessment documents and processes
  • Plans appropriate lessons and activities to meet the goals as listed in the student’s Individualised Educational Plan (IEP)
  • Uses autism specific strategies in implementation of intervention to achieve IEP goals
  • Prepares appropriate materials for lesson delivery
  • Monitors, documents and reports on progress of child on IEP goals
  • Works closely with parents / carers throughout child’s intervention process
  • Initiates discussions with team members on combined sessions

It is crucial that you possess:

  • A Diploma / Degree in Early Childhood Education or Pre-school Teaching, with relevant teaching experience
  • Teachers-in-training will work under the direct supervison of an assigned coach
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Desire to learn about Autism and the patience to teach special needs students
  • Passion to help special needs students maximize their talents and potential

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Secondary Education: Art, Home Econs, F&N, CPA, Science, English

 

Primary Education: English, Maths, Science

 

Due to our rapid expansion to serve more children, we invite people who have proven commitment and competence to join us in transforming the lives entrusted to us.

 

As TEACHER, your responsibilities will include (but not limited to) the following:

  • Deliver effective differentiated classroom teaching of lessons to maximise mainstream academic and non-academic potential of students
  • Implement, monitor and work towards meeting student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals
  • Prepare students for successful participation in national exams
  • Collaborate effectively with students? parents to generalise skills learnt in school
  • Organize and conduct integration activities to teach student appropriate social communication and interaction skills

It is crucial that you possess:

  • Relevant experience and recognized qualification in teaching Singapore mainstream academics at primary or secondary school level
  • Candidates without teaching qualifications will be considered for Assistant Teacher position
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Desire to learn about Autism and the patience to teach special needs students
  • Passion to help special needs students


STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Due to our rapid expansion to serve more children, we invite people who have proven commitment and competence to join us in transforming the lives entrusted to us.

As a STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT, your main responsibility is to support the implementation of students’ behaviour support plans for positive and quality student education outcomes.

This responsibility is carried out via the following duties (but not limited to):-

  • Recognize and respond effectively to students’ behavior escalation signs and triggers
  • Create opportunities for and facilitate practice of adaptive behaviours
  • Track and monitor students’ progress
  • Supervise students to ensure safety
  • Provide necessary support to students to ensure smooth class transitions

To be successful in this position, it is crucial that you possess:

  • A Polytechnic Diploma in any specialization or currently pursuing a part-time Degree in Psychology or related field
  • Desire to learn about Autism and the patience to teach special needs students
  • Passion to help special needs students maximize their talents and potential
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 

Commitment Period:

  • Full Time with a minimum of 6 months.
  • 5-day work week. Monday - Friday.
  • 7.30am - 4.30pm


TRACK HEAD - SECONDARY

Due to our rapid expansion to serve more children, we invite people who have proven commitment and competence to join us in transforming the lives entrusted to us.

 

As TRACK HEAD, your responsibilities will include (but not limited to) the following:

 

Operational/ Strategic Planning

  • To develop and review syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department.
  • To oversee day-to-day management within the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources.
  • To actively monitor and follow up pupil progress
  • To implement School Policies and Procedures
  • To work with colleagues to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the department which have coherence and relevance to the needs of pupils and to the aims, objectives and strategic plans of the School.
  • To ensure that Health and Safety policies and practices, including Risk Assessments, throughout the Department are in-line with national requirements and are updated where necessary

Curriculum

  • To liaise with the Principal / Vice Principal to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality curriculum programme which complements the School Vision & Mission
  • To be accountable for the development and delivery of the Department’s curriculum.
  • To keep up to date with and respond to national developments in the subject area and teaching practice and methodology.

Other Specific Duties:

  • To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and to encourage and ensure staff and pupils to follow this example.
  • To engage actively in the performance review process.
  • To undertake any other duty as specified by the School not mentioned in the above.

It is crucial that you possess:

  • Relevant experience and recognized qualification in teaching Singapore mainstream academics at secondary school level
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Strong people management skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Desire to learn about Autism
  • Passion to help special needs students maximize their talents and potential


HEAD OF SATELLITE SCHOOL

As part of the school’s effort to promote integration and inclusivity of our students with students in mainstream schools, we operate under the satellite model. As such we have an opening for the position of HEAD OF SATELLITE SCHOOLS.

 

Your job role includes (but is not limited to):

 

The key liaison person for the satellite school for the following functions:

 

(1) Satellite Operational Functions

  • Planning of budget for physical classroom needs in satellite schools – including logistical needs such as renovation, physical structure/equipments, etc
  • Assist in timetabling and logistical planning regarding the transition of students from PL to Satellite School (eg: bussing schedule)

(2) Education / Student Affairs

  • Academic, Social and Physical Integration Programmes and Plans by Pathlight/Satellite Schools
  • Project satellite student enrolments, classroom needs (3-5 year projections for planning purposes)
  • Coordinate new students orientation sessions at start of academic year
  • Plan and execute parent briefing sessions for parents of secondary school students.

(3) Liaison with internal / external stakeholders

  • Manage data reporting required by MOE to track results and progress of all integration program related to satellite model
  • Build positive working relationships with satellite schools to aid in the fruitful collaboration process.
  • Work effective with internal and external stakeholders including Pathlight Sec School team members and teachers involved in satellite programs

(4) Other areas

  • Support school wide activities when required
  • Support and adhere to MOE/NCSS guidelines and policies

It is crucial that you possess:

  • Preferably a Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university
  • 3 to 4 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong organizational skills with strong detail orientation
  • Good command of verbal and written English
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and challenging work environment
  • Competent in Microsoft Office (especially Words, Powerpoint and Excel)
  • Proactive, responsible with good public relation skills

PASTRY CHEF CUM INSTRUCTOR

In order to train more students with employable skills, Pathlight School has set up a Bake Shop which is an approved Training Centre endorsed by ITE since the beginning of 2010. We seek to train our students from our Vocational Track towards a formal certification by ISC or ITE Skills Certificate in Baking.

As such, we are looking for the position of a PASTRY CHEF CUM INSTRUCTOR to be responsible for overseeing the Baking Kitchen and to coach and train our students to be trained in Baking.

The Job Scope of this position will largely be divided into 2 portions:-

(1) Pastry Instructor

  • Planning of Lessons in accordance with ITE Skills Certificate (ISC) in Baking
  • Execute autism friendly lessons for students to attain ITE Skills Certificate in Baking
  • Assessment of baking skills for students according to ITE standards and requirements
  • Work with Job Coach Coordinator and Unit Head to identify and train students

(2) Pastry Chef

  • Coordinate with internal and external parties to supply pastries
  • Replenish raw materials supplies for the Bake Shop
  • Perform basic finance accounting function for the Bake Shop
  • Ensure kitchen is consistently meeting safety and hygiene standards set by NEA

It is crucial that you possess:

  • At least 3 years of relevant industry experience as pastry chef / cook
  • Relevant technical qualifications in Baking
  • To have completed at least Secondary school education
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • Good organizational skills with strong detail orientation
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and challenging work environment
  • A genuine desire to serve the special needs community

IT MANAGER

Due to our rapid expansion to serve more children, we invite people who have proven commitment and competence to join us in transforming the lives entrusted to us.

 

As a IT MANAGER your responsibilities will include (but not limited to) the following:

  • Leverage the organization’s need with emerging information technology
  • Align information technology to the organization strategy, direction and objectives
  • Manage and direct overall information technology operation
  • Build and promote technology awareness and influence its usage as a tool of productivity and efficiency
  • Manage and build leadership among the technology team
  • Provide the organization with an infrastructure and solutions that supports growth, productivity and efficiency
  • Develop standard operating procedures and policies
  • Manage and ensure IT audit and quality related compliance
  • Ensure IT services are operational and secured

It is crucial that you possess:

  • Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering/Computer Science/Engineering
  • In-Depth Knowledge in IT related areas: Firewall, TCP/IP, Microsoft SQL Server, database systems
  • At least 5 years experience in IT Related field
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and challenging work environment
  • A genuine desire to serve the special needs community

FACULTIES EXECUTIVE

Due to our rapid expansion to serve more children, we invite people to join us in transforming the lives entrusted to us.

As a FACILITIES EXECUTIVE, you will need to maintain the overall health, safety and facility related operation of the school and its satellites, which will include (but not limited to) the following:

(1) Operations Support for Building Infrastructure

  • Administer the planning and implementation of additions, routine changes and major modifications
  • Oversee building and facility-related asset purchases and management on a school-wide basis
  • Assist in the creation and management of inventory lists for all equipment and items
  • Manage the renewal and compliance of necessary building and facilities permits and inspections
  • Manage and liaise with contractors, agents and vendors
  • Recognise and present necessary improvements

(2) General Operations Support

  • School’s examinations and events (e.g. Major and National Examinations, Parent Communication Night, CNY celebrations, National Day celebrations, Sports Day, Childrens’ Day, Trainings etc.)
  • Audio Video facilities in the Multi-Purpose Hall, Auditorium etc.
  • Readiness of facilities, meeting rooms and classrooms
  • Assembly and preparation of logistics required for the above mentioned
  • Respond and follow-up with enquires and requests from staff on facilities in the School

(3) Any other responsibilities as and when required by the Facilities & Operations Teams.


It is crucial that you possess:

  • Minimum a NTC – Grade 2 certificate in Engineering disciplines
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Technical and Facilities Operations and Maintenance
  • Strong organizational skills with strong detail orientation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and challenging work environment
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team
  • Desire to learn about Autism and possess the passion to serve the special needs community

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Due to our rapid expansion to serve more children, we invite people who have proven commitment and competence to join us in transforming the lives entrusted to us.

As an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, you will be responsible in providing support to the following areas, including (but not limited to):

  1. General Administration
    • Reception and front desk duties (eg: handling walk-in queries, phone calls, voice mails, in-coming and out-going mails)
    • Printing and disseminating communication letters to students
    • Ensuring all moneys (e.g. School fees) collected are accounted for with the Finance Department
    • Frequent updating of the contact management system and notice boards
    • Sending out details and minutes of mass communication to staff
  2. Operational Support
    • Tabulating data, disseminating and collating of Student Process Reports
    • Preparing materials required for exmination purposes (eg: printing & distribution exam papers)
    • Facilitating the timely scheduling & successful execution of student-parent meetings
    • Maintaining a database for the collection and accountability of students' insurance
    • Providing support in Edusave deduction for CCAs and Enrichment Lessons
  3. Others
    1. Ensuring a well-maintained key issuance system & Security passes for visitors
    2. Ensuring adequate stock of stationery & spare uniforms and to place orders when required
    3. Maintaining first-aid kids and the sickbay.
    4. Supporting other school events/activities
    You should possess:
    • Minimum a O’Levels / ITE / NITEC certificate
    • 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in related administrative fields
    • Strong organizational skills with strong detail orientation
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
    • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and challenging work environment
    • Desire to learn about Autism and the passion to help special needs students.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications