Careers

Trainee Vision Teacher

About The Job (responsibilities):

• Instructs students with visual impairment in the various programmes
• Prepare sequential and meaningful instruction based on student’s assessed needs
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to determine student’s needs and produce written reports
• Provides assistance to schools and classroom teachers in identifying and addressing student’s educational needs, procurement of assistive technology equipment, and access arrangements for national examinations
• Develops and facilitates Individual Education Programme for Students with visual impairment
• Establishes and maintains appropriate and timely data collection systems and records, including, but not limited to lesson plans, student progress, and IEP goals/objectives
• Organises and participates in events for students and outreach programmes

Education and knowledge required:

• Degree holder from recognised local or international university, with a MOE teaching qualification
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching in local mainstream schools
• Knowledge of low vision equipment is an advantage
• Good command of English language
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Working rights:

• Must be a Singaporean Citizen
• Must be willing to travel to different parts of Singapore to conduct lessons in homes of students
• Must be willing to work 5.5 days with alternate Saturdays off
• Willing to travel overseas for training and conference when required
• Must be prepared to pursue masters programme in teaching children in visual impairment after probation

Other preferred requirements/qualities:

• Ability to communicate and relate to children with special needs and their parents
• Possesses initiative when it comes to getting work done
• Is organised, detail-oriented and systematic
• Excellent communication skills
• Takes pride in his/her work

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexible hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

License/Certification:

• Ministry of Education Teaching Qualification (Required)

Remarks :

• Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit your updated resume to admin@ic2.com.sg
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
• Candidates will be required to complete a written assessment during the first round of interview

My Work At iC2 PrepHouse: Unlocking Potentials
       By Amanda-Marie Siow (Associate Vision Teacher)

“As an associate vision teacher, my role is to provide specialised instructions to students with visual impairments in Singapore. Depending on one’s visual functioning, they are equipped with compensatory skills such as the use of braille, the aid of assistive technology, and/or acquiring more efficient ways to use their vision. This toolbox of skills would help optimise their learning potential in functional and academic pursuits.

As the individual progresses academically, from preschool to university, I work closely with parents, teachers, and therapists to advise them on enhancing their learning in schools. For example, demonstrating how to modify activities and materials ensures the student receives equitable access in classrooms, just like their sighted peers.

Together with my team of vision teachers, we also organise activities to expose our students beyond academics like sports, arts, music, and coding workshops, to name a few. Additionally, we formed parent-support groups to serve as a safe space for families to gather and socialise.

Being part of enriching the lives of individuals with visual impairments has been rewarding. Witnessing how they unlock personal potentials, gain confidence and independence are just some of the little wins I celebrate with my students and their families in this journey.“