Senior Special Educator – Job Description

Organization: GiftAbled Foundation
Location: Kasturinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Position: Senior Special Educator
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Child Development / Therapy Services
Reporting To: Program Manager / CoE

About GiftAbled Foundation

GiftAbled Foundation is committed to creating inclusive opportunities and delivering accessible services for persons with disabilities. At our Child Development Centre, the multidisciplinary team works with children and families to support developmental, educational, behavioural and functional outcomes.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Special Educator to lead and deliver high-quality educational intervention for children with developmental and learning needs. The role will involve assessment, individualized intervention planning, IEP development, parent counselling, team collaboration and mentoring junior special educators.

The position requires someone who can work independently, maintain high-quality documentation and contribute to the overall development of the centre's special education services.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct educational and functional assessments of children with developmental disabilities, learning difficulties and other special needs.
- Develop, implement and regularly review Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) based on each child's needs and goals.
- Plan and deliver individualized and group-based special education interventions.
- Adapt teaching strategies, curriculum and learning materials according to the child's abilities.
- Monitor children's progress and maintain detailed intervention and progress records.
- Conduct periodic assessments and prepare progress reports for parents and the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide parent counselling and guidance regarding home-based learning and intervention strategies.
- Collaborate with Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and other professionals for integrated intervention.




- Participate in case discussions and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Guide and mentor junior/trainee special educators.
- Support the development of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs) and individualized learning resources.
- Conduct parent orientation, awareness sessions and educational workshops.
- Support school inclusion and provide guidance on classroom adaptations where required.
- Coordinate with schools, parents and other stakeholders for continuity of intervention.
- Maintain accurate documentation, case files, assessment reports and progress records.
- Follow ethical standards, safeguarding requirements and applicable disability-sector regulations.
- Participate in centre-level programs, community outreach activities and awareness initiatives.
- Take responsibility for maintaining quality standards in special education services at the centre.

Eligibility & Qualifications

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Special Education or equivalent RCI-recognized qualification.
- Valid RCI registration/CRR number is preferred/required, depending on the scope of the role.
- Specialization in Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Multiple Disabilities or related areas will be an advantage.
- Additional qualifications in Psychology, Early Intervention, Autism, Learning Disabilities or Inclusive Education will be an advantage.

RCI registration and recognized special-education qualifications are commonly specified for professional special educator roles, including current Bengaluru postings. (LinkedIn)

Experience

- 4–6+ years of relevant experience in special education.
- Experience working with children with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Intellectual Disability
- Learning Disabilities




- Developmental Delays
- Multiple Disabilities
- ADHD and related developmental needs
- Experience in a Child Development Centre, special school, therapy centre or inclusive education setting preferred.
- Previous experience mentoring junior educators or leading intervention programs will be an advantage.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of special education assessment and intervention.
- Excellent IEP/Individualized Intervention Plan development skills.
- Ability to use child-centred and evidence-informed teaching approaches.
- Strong communication and parent counselling skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good documentation and report-writing skills.
- Leadership and mentoring capability.
- Patience, empathy and a child-focused approach.
- Strong spoken and written English.
- Kannada/Hindi knowledge will be an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators

- Quality and consistency of IEP implementation.
- Children's measurable developmental and educational progress.
- Timely completion of assessments and progress reports.
- Parent satisfaction and engagement.
- Effective multidisciplinary coordination.
- Quality of documentation and case records.
- Mentoring and development of junior educators.
- Contribution to improving centre-level special education practices.

Work Location

GiftAbled Child Development Centre, Kasturinagar, Bengaluru.

The area has several disability and special-education services, making it a suitable location for a multidisciplinary child-development centre. GiftAbled Child Development Center

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary disability-services environment.
- Professional growth and learning opportunities.
- Exposure to diverse developmental and educational needs.
- Collaborative work with therapists and other professionals.
- Prospect to contribute to inclusive education and disability inclusion.

Application Question(s):

- What is current/Previous salary?

Work Location: In person

📌 Sr. Special Educator (Kasturi Nagar)
🏢 GiftAbled Foundation
📍 Kasturi Nagar