Key Responsibilities
- Academic Support: Aiding with understanding assignments, taking notes, organizing materials, and modifying lessons to suit the student's learning style.
- Social-Emotional Support: Guiding social interactions, helping students build confidence, managing anxiety, and facilitating communication with peers and teachers.
- Behavioral Support: Implementing behavior management strategies, helping students focus, and using prompts to encourage participation and self-regulation.
- Collaboration: Working closely with the class teacher, special educators, and parents to ensure the student's individual goals are met and to share progress updates.
- Promoting Independence: The ultimate goal is to help the student develop self-sufficiency and confidence, reducing reliance on the shadow teacher over time.
Key Skills
- Patience and Empathy: Essential for understanding and supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to adjust strategies and support in response to the student's evolving needs and classroom dynamics.
- Strong Communication Skills: Necessary for collaborating effectively with the child, teachers, and parents.
- Observation Skills: To monitor the student's progress, identify challenges, and report on developmental milestones.
Who They HelpShadow teachers provide vital support for students with a range of special needs, including but not limited to:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Learning Disabilities (e.g., dyslexia)
- Slow learning abilities
- Behavioral challenges
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹8,000.00 - ₹12,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person