Description
Special educational needs coordinators oversee programmes and activities that provide educational support to children with a variety of disabilities. They ensure they are up to date with the latest developments in the special needs research field with the objective of facilitating the special education processes needed to maximise the growth and learning potential of students with special learning needs, and advise the special education principal of these developments and new programme proposals.
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Theoretical Knowledge
disability careinstructional strategiesproject managementdisability typeslearning difficultiesspecial needs educationcurriculum standardslearning needs analysiscurriculum objectivesfunding methodsbehavioural disordersassessment processescommunication disordersdevelopment delaysscreen readergovernment policyeducation administrationeducation law
Practical Skills
follow research on special needs educationmonitor educational developmentsevaluate education programmescooperate with education professionalsidentify education needsguarantee students' safetyorganise projects to fill education needspromote education programmespresent reportsassist in the organisation of school eventsmanage government-funded programmesprovide education management supportwork with virtual learning environmentsmanage resources for educational purposesprovide feedback to teachersadvise on lesson plansescort students on a field tripdevelop organisational policiesprovide specialised instruction for special needs studentsadvise on teaching methodscreate a financial reportmanage budgetsmanage student admissionscoordinate educational programmesapply for government funding