Job Description – Special Educator

Organisation: Jewel Child Development Centre
Job Title: Special Educator
Department: Special Education
Location: Kochi / Kottayam, Kerala
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Organisation

Jewel Child Development Centre is a specialised child development centre established in 2008, providing comprehensive therapeutic and educational support for children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder and other special needs.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and skilled Special Educator to work with children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, learning difficulties and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) to support children's academic, cognitive, communication, social and adaptive skill development.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct educational assessments to identify children's strengths, needs and learning difficulties.
- Develop and implement Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) based on each child's developmental needs.
- Plan and conduct individual and group special education sessions.
- Work on pre-academic, academic, cognitive, social, communication and functional life skills.
- Use appropriate teaching strategies, visual aids, structured activities and learning materials.
- Support children in improving attention, concentration, task completion and classroom readiness.
- Monitor and document children's progress regularly.




- Prepare session plans, progress reports and goal-based intervention records.
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech therapists, behavioural therapists and psychologists.
- Communicate with parents regarding children's progress and provide guidance for home-based activities.
- Participate in case discussions, team meetings and parent training sessions.
- Maintain proper documentation and follow the centre's professional standards.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education.
- B.Ed. Special Education / M.Ed. Special Education.
- RCI registration is preferred.

Experience

- Freshers with relevant qualifications may apply.
- 1–3 years of experience working with children with autism and other developmental conditions will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

- Positive communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy and a child-centred approach.
- Ability to manage children with different developmental and behavioural needs.
- Knowledge of IEP preparation and implementation.
- Understanding of autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good observation, documentation and reporting skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their updated CV to:

Email: [email protected]
Organisation: Jewel Child Development Centre

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Special Educator (Kochi)
🏢 Jewel Autism Centre and Child Development centre
📍 Kochi