235205 - Other teacher of special needs persons

Teachers of students with special needs teach children, adolescents, or adults with physical or mental disabilities, or those with learning difficulties or other special needs. They promote students' social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.

Main activities

* prepare lesson plans and organize purposeful activities;
* teach the use of special assistive devices, apply educational and teaching methods that help children compensate for their limitations;
* assess and mark each student's progress;
* consult with parents, treating physicians, psychologists, social workers;
* evaluate the psychological impact problems have on patients in their educational, professional, or social environment.

Characteristic competences

* effectively communicate in the healthcare field;
* assist children with special needs in the learning environment;
* adapt teaching to students' abilities;
* prepare a treatment plan tailored to individual needs;
* help children acquire personal skills.