Special Needs Education Support Staff
とくべつしえんきょういくしえんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Service Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A specialist who creates an environment where children and students with disabilities can easily learn and live in school, and provides support in collaboration with teachers.
Description
Special Needs Education Support Staff provide support for learning and daily life for children and students with various disability characteristics such as learning disabilities, autism, and physical impairments. They collaborate with teachers, prepare teaching materials, assist with learning, provide communication support, and mobility assistance based on individual support plans, creating an environment where students can live their school life with peace of mind. They also support communication and coordination with parents and related organizations to build a team-based support system.
Future Outlook
With the promotion of inclusive education, stable demand is expected to increase in the future as a specialist in supporting children with disabilities.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Empathetic / Flexible / Patient
Work Style
Full-time Employee / Part-time / Part-time Lecturer / School Employment
Career Path
Special Needs School Teacher → School Counselor → Education Coordinator → Welfare Facility Staff
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Formulation of Individual Support Plans / Observation Skills / Teaching Material Development / Understanding of Disability Characteristics
Recommended Skills
AAC Support / Basic Knowledge of Developmental Psychology / Sign Language / Utilization of ICT Teaching Materials
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with students and teaching staff is necessary. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is provided in collaboration with teachers and other support staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical analysis is not often used. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Certified Training for Special Needs Education Support Staff
Related Jobs
- School Counselor
- School Psychologist
- Special Needs School Teacher