Job Description

What the role is:
As a Manager/ Senior Manager, SPED intervention in the Special Educational Needs Division, you will be part of a team to design and lead intervention frameworks and supports in Special Education (SPED) schools to ensure optimal student outcomes across a diverse spectrum of disability profiles. You will be required to interact with key stakeholders in the SPED sector and work closely with other divisions in MOE.
What you will be working on:

• Lead/ support the development and review of disability-focused educational and intervention models including the Tiered model of intervention o Design professional support and development for schools in behaviour management and intervention o Work with other agencies in leading/ supporting the transition from pre-school to school, and school to post-school including the measurement of SPED Outcomes o Conduct research and evaluation

What we are looking for:

• Possess a Masters in Educational Psychology, Special Needs Intervention or related field(s) o At least 5-7 years of relevant working experience in a SPED or disability setting o Possess good analytical, communication and writing skills to distil complex issues into clear, actionable insights o Ability to analyse complex interdependencies across different domains and agencies, and develop integrated solutions that address systemic challenges o Proactive and self-directed individual with strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work well independently and in a team In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window. As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination. Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment. If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.

About Ministry of Education:
The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation. The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.