Special Needs Teacher/ Child Psychologist

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated professionals to work with children and adults with special/additional needs in inclusive school settings as well as home-based intervention programs. The role requires a holistic, goal-oriented approach to support academic, behavioural, social, and emotional development while promoting independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individualized therapy and intervention sessions for individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Work in inclusive school settings to promote independence in academics, behaviour, communication, and social skills.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Support Plans (ISPs), and other intervention plans.
• Design and execute developmentally appropriate activities for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, and other developmental conditions.
• Adapt and modify teaching methods, instructional strategies, and learning materials to meet each individual's unique learning needs.
• Conduct home-based intervention sessions using a holistic developmental approach.
• Provide independence training for adults with special needs, including social skills, vocational readiness, daily living, and workplace-related skills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including parents, school staff, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other professionals, to ensure coordinated intervention.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and therapy records.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development programs to stay updated with best practices in psychology and special education.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Empathetic, energetic, patient, and passionate about working with children and individuals with special needs.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse clients across school and home environments.
• Good planning, observation, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates with any of the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology (Preferred)
• B.Ed. in Special Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Home Science, Human Development, Sociology, or other related fields
• ECCEd or Montessori Certification
• B.Sc. (Relevant Specialization)

Work Schedule

• Alternate Saturdays Off
• Sundays Fixed Off
• Working Hours: 7–8 hours per day
• Location: Mumbai (Western, Central & Harbour Line)

Salary

Salary will be offered based on qualifications, relevant experience, and interview performance.