Special Needs School Teacher
とくべつしえんがっこうきょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Special Needs School Teachers
Summary
A professional who provides educational support and life guidance tailored to the individual needs of children and students requiring special consideration.
Description
Special needs school teachers provide instruction to children and students with diverse disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, developmental disorders, and physical impairments. They create individual education support plans (IEP), implement necessary support in learning and daily life, social skills training, and behavioral observations. They collaborate with parents, medical and welfare institutions, resource room instructors, and other professionals in a team approach to support. In addition, they handle a wide range of tasks including coordination at school meetings and regional collaboration meetings, record management, development of teaching materials, events, and life guidance.
Future Outlook
While the birthrate is declining, there is a growing demand for strengthened support systems for children and students with diverse needs, so the demand for special needs school teachers remains high or is on an increasing trend. Enhancing expertise and inter-professional collaboration will remain important going forward.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Cooperative / Flexible and adaptable / Patient
Work Style
Club activities advisor / Full-time / Full-time permanent / Parent correspondence / Part-time lecturer
Career Path
Special Needs School Teacher → Chief Teacher → In-school Support Coordinator → Educational Counselor → Special Needs Education Coordinator → Principal → Education Board Supervisor
Required Skills
Behavioral Observation Assessment / Communication Skills / Individual Education Support Plan Creation / Lesson Plan Creation / Record Management
Recommended Skills
Alternative Communication / Communication Skills / ICT Support / Psychological Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because children's and students' situations and conditions differ daily, flexible responses are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately manage individual education support plans and records. |
| Communication Skills | To closely collaborate with children and students, parents, and other professionals. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it is necessary to devise teaching materials and instructional methods tailored to individual needs. |
| Planning & Organization | Because developing and implementing individual education support plans is one of the core tasks. |
| Problem Solving | Because flexible responses are needed for children and students facing difficulties in learning or behavior. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are many situations requiring responses to high mental stress. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with staff inside and outside the school and parents to provide support. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analysis or calculations are not particularly necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Elementary School Teacher License
- Junior High School Teacher License
- Special Needs School Teacher License
Aliases
- Special Needs Teacher
- Special Support Teacher
Related Jobs
- Elementary School Teacher
- Junior High School Teacher
- Resource Room Instructor
- School for the Blind Teacher
- School for the Deaf Teacher