special educational needs head teacher

Description

Special educational needs head teachers manage the day-to-day activities of a special education school. They supervise and support staff, as well as research and introduce programs that provide the necessary assistance for students with physical, mental or learning disabilities. They may make decisions concerning admissions, are responsible for meeting curriculum standards and ensure the school meets the national education requirements set by law. Special educational needs head teachers also manage the school's budget and are responsible for maximising the reception of subsidies and grants. They also review and adopt their policies in accordance to current research conducted in the special needs assessment field.

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Practical Skills

supervise educational staff use office systems monitor educational developments provide feedback to teachers cooperate with education professionals develop organisational policies guarantee students' safety manage staff assess financial viability present reports write work-related reports manage budgets assist in the organisation of school events analyse staff capacity apply for government funding maintain relations with children's parents work with virtual learning environments evaluate education programmes advise on lesson plans assess employees' capability levels escort students on a field trip provide specialised instruction for special needs students identify education needs advise on teaching methods maintain contract administration manage contracts assess the development of youth promote education programmes create a financial report manage student admissions lead inspections plan shifts of employees manage government-funded programmes