Head of Programme (SPED School - AWWA School @ Bedok)

Job Responsibilities Curriculum and Instructional Excellence • Partner Vice Principal in developing the school’s vision, educational goals and priorities to guide school-based curriculum to meet educational needs of student profile • Partner Vice Principal in developing a holistic, rigorous and engaging school-based curriculum which is aligned with the school’s vision • Partner Vice Principal in developing and implementing a framework for monitoring and evaluating instructional programmes, classroom practices and student progress using best practices and relevant data to achieve post-student outcomes • Partner Vice Principal in implementing (innovative) pedagogical and assessment methods to enhance student’s learning Holistic Student Development • Partner Vice Principal in developing and implementing a school-wide ITP/IEP process • Lead the development of an integrated curriculum and collaboration with families and Allied Professionals to achieve desired outcomes for all students • Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement programmes to support student character development and social emotional skills for the assigned domain/level/track (aligned with MTSS moving forward) Professional Development • Partner Vice Principal in developing school-wide professional development roadmaps and in-house programmes for teaching professionals • Proactively seek learning opportunities and set stretch goals to drive own professional and holistic development Mentorship and People Development • Provide ongoing feedback and mentorship to new KPs to encourage performance improvement, reflective practice and facilitate skill development • Evaluate direct reports’ progress and performance, and provide coaching/mentoring Projects, Programmes and Initiatives • Lead cross-functional teams to plan and implement school, organisation or sector-wide programmes/initiatives/projects Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement • Lead cross-functional teams to establish and develop partnerships with stakeholders (e.g. families/caregivers, community or mainstream partners, allied professionals) to achieve desired outcomes Organisational Management and Development • Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, collaboration and innovation across different departments • Lead the formulation, implementation and evaluation of work plans and initiatives across different departments to ensure alignment with the school’s vision and priorities • Plan and manage allocated budget andresources for the educational programme(s) across the whole school Other Expectations • Lead the development and implementation of induction programmes for new staff • Support the selection and assessment of Teachers • Participate in organisation-wide programmes and initiatives • Undertake any other relevant duties as and when assigned by the Principal, AWWA CEO or School Management Committee Job Specifications Minimum Education / Qualifications • Bachelor Degree (preferably in Special Education) Minimum Years of Relevant Experience • At least 7 years of relevant working experience with at least 2 years in a Head of Department position • Experience working with persons with disabilities is an added advantage Knowledge, Skills and Attributes • Be an exemplary and holistic social leader who isinsightful and courageous • Lead the organisation and its members through effective management and leadership practices aligned with MISSION Framework and Serving Leadership Principles Note: The above responsibilities are by no means exhaustive and are subject to amendment whenever needed. Reference taken from The SPED Teaching Profession: Journeys of Excellence & AWWA Management and Leadership (ML) Competencies