Pathlight School / Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)
Educator – Primary School - English/Math/Science
Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Singapore
In Person
EducationSpecial Education & Learning Support
About the job
Requirements
A minimum of a Diploma or GCE A Levels is required.
No prior experience is required; training will be provided.
Candidates with teaching qualifications from NIE, such as a Diploma in Special Education (DISE) or equivalent, will be considered as Trained Educator.
Candidates should have a passion for helping special-needs students maximize their talents and potential.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Strong critical-thinking skills and creativity to develop learning strategies are required.
Good instructional skills to explain concepts clearly are required.
Responsibilities
Plan engaging, well-paced lessons that account for students’ diverse learner profiles.
Deliver lessons using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities to meet individual students’ educational needs.
Implement appropriate assessment methods to monitor student progress, provide accurate feedback, and implement instructional support to close learning gaps.
Build strong relationships with students through care, concern, and encouragement.
Formulate data-based student-centred IEP/ITP processes for all students and support their attainment of IEP/ITP goals through strategies implemented with families, caregivers, Allied Professionals, and other stakeholders.
Implement suitable methods and tools to support student development, such as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), adaptive or assistive learning devices, and learning technology.
Design and implement positive classroom routines and practices that maintain a safe, conducive learning environment and foster student development and well-being.
Implement techniques and behaviour plans to manage students with complex and challenging behaviours.
Manage emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and follow required school processes.
Engage proactively in professional development to develop knowledge and skills.
Participate in professional learning teams to foster collaborative learning among staff.
Assist in a CCA to enhance students’ learning experiences.
Participate as a committee member in school initiatives and events.
Communicate directly with external stakeholders, including families, caregivers, community partners, and commercial partners, to support students and school initiatives.
Partner with families to support student learning and transition planning for positive post-school outcomes.
Manage daily administrative tasks, such as tracking attendance, collecting forms, and updating families and caregivers.
Educator (Primary School) - English/Math/Science
Pathlight School / Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) · Singapore, Singapore · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-04
Workplace: on_site
Department: Primary School
Description
Join us in Transforming Lives Together!
Pathlight School is the first autism-focused school in Singapore to offer the national curriculum together with life readiness skills. It caters to students on the autism spectrum with related conditions, aged 7 to 18 years, who are cognitively able to access national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.
The team at Pathlight School Primary School is responsible for providing quality education and nurturing students to be future-ready, lifelong learners.
As an Educator, your Impact and Contribution includes:
Curriculum and Instructional Excellence
Plan engaging and well-paced lessons taking account of the diverse learner profiles of students.
Deliver lessons using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities to meet the education needs of individual students.
Implement appropriate modes of assessment to monitor student progress by providing accurate feedback and implementing suitable instructional support to close gaps.
Holistic student development
Build a strong relationship with students by demonstrating care, concern and encouragement.
Formulate data-based student centres IEP / ITP process for all students, and support their attainment of IEP / ITP goals through appropriate strategies implemented in partnership with families / caregivers, Allied Professionals and other relevant stakeholders.
Implement appropriate methods and tools to better support ongoing, suitable, student development, e.g., Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods, adaptive/assistive learning devices or learning technology.
Design and implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices to create and maintain a safe and conducive learning environment as well as foster student development and well-being.
Implement techniques and behaviour plans to manage students with complex and challenging behaviours.
Manage emergency situations to resolve any immediate safety concerns and implement required school processes.
Professional development
Proactively engage in professional development for knowledge and skills development
Participate in professional learning teams to foster collaborative learning between staff members
Projects, programmes and initiatives
Assist in a CCA to enhance students’ learning experiences.
Participate as a committee member to support various school initiatives and / or events.
Partnerships and stakeholder management
Maintain direct communications with external stakeholders (e.g. families, caregivers, community partners and commercial partners) to support students and / or school initiatives
Work in partnership with families to support student learning and Transition Planning to achieve positive post school outcomes
No prior experience required — training will be provided.
Vacancies are available at our Ang Mo Kio and Tampines campuses
Candidates with teaching qualifications from NIE e.g. Diploma in Special Education (DISE) or its equivalent, will be considered as Trained Educator.
Passion to help special needs students maximise their talents and potential
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong critical-thinking and creativity to develop learning strategies
Good instructional skills to explain concepts clearly*
* Pathlight School follows MOE mainstream curriculum leading to PSLE qualification
Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contributions.
We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.