Learnnig Support Officer

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

LSOs shall support teachers in preparing/delivering lessons, procuring/managing teaching resources/facilities, organizing or administering school programmes or activities. They will also work with other staff such as key personnel, allied professionals, teacher assistants and administrative staff as and when necessary in our collective efforts to support effective teaching and learning.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in creating clean, safe and conducive learning environment which promotes student leaning and development.
• Assist teachers in sourcing for, preparing and producing learning materials.
• Assist and guide students in carrying out instructions and activities during and after lessons/programmes.
• Assist departments to source for relevant programmes / activities.
• Build relationship with students.
• Support teachers with input on students' individualised learning needs and goals.
• Assist teachers with data collection and management related to specific areas of support to enhance student learning and experience.
• Collaborate with allied professionals and other relevant staff to support student development and well-being.
• Proactively engage in professional development activities for knowledge and skills development to enhance service delivery.
• Domestic Science/F&B -setting up the room, procuring/preparation of materials and equipment for use, and cleaning up after lesson.
• Vocational training internal/external work attachment, WSQ courses
• Data collection and analysis for Multi-Tiered System of Support for academic learning and behavioural management
• Maintain ASD-friendly structures (e.g. visual schedules, work systems, sensory corner)
• Develop appropriate ASD-friendly learning resources
• Carry out ASD-friendly strategies such as classroom routines
• MTSS data collection
• Coordinate with different staff (teachers, AHPs, JCs) and caregivers, to facilitate IEP/ITP meetings, Family Envision Meetings
• Administering data collection (eg. Life Readiness Form)
  
  

• GCE 'A' Level, Higher NITEC or Diploma

• At least 2 years of experience related to education/ special needs. Experience in the school's specific areas of need is an advantage
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organization, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Great attention to details with a positive attitude