Special Needs School Teacher
とくべつしえんがっこうきょうゆ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Special Needs School Teachers
Summary
A school teacher who provides learning and daily life support to children and students with disabilities based on individual education support plans.
Description
Special needs school teachers provide education to children and students with diverse disabilities, including physical impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. When education in regular classes is difficult, they create Individual Education Plans (IEP) in special needs schools to support learning instruction, daily life guidance, and social participation. They are required to adapt teaching materials, prepare learning environments, and collaborate with parents, medical institutions, and welfare organizations, necessitating specialized knowledge and teamwork skills.
Future Outlook
As the importance of special needs education grows, demand for specialized teachers will remain stable. With the expansion of ICT utilization and inclusive education, diverse support skills will be required.
Personality Traits
Adaptable and Flexible / Cooperative / Empathetic / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time Teacher / Long-term Vacations Available / Part-time Lecturer / Temporary Teacher / Transfers Possible / Weekends Off
Career Path
Teacher → Head Teacher → Master Teacher → Vice Principal → Principal → Educational Board Guidance Officer → School Counselor → School Nurse Teacher
Required Skills
Behavioral Observation / Individual Education Support Plan Creation / Instructional Plan Formulation / Teaching Material Development
Recommended Skills
Braille Instruction / ICT Support / Knowledge of Welfare Systems / Psychological Approaches / Sign Language
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible responses to changes in students' conditions or environments are necessary. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with children and students with disabilities, their parents, and other staff is essential. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | A continuous learning attitude toward disability characteristics and support methods is required. |
| Planning & Organization | High-level organizational skills are required for creating individual education support plans and preparing lessons. |
| Problem Solving | Need to flexibly devise teaching methods tailored to individual needs. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is provided in collaboration with medical and welfare institutions and parents. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focuses more on interpersonal support than mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Special Needs School Teacher License
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- Elementary School Teacher
- Junior High School Teacher
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