Special Educator

Employment Details

Department: Training Academy
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience Range: 5+ years
Compensation: 7-9 LPA

Role Overview

India Autism Center (IAC) is developing a professional workforce capable of supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across educational, residential, vocational, and community settings. The Faculty – Special Education will be responsible for delivering structured training programs to aspiring professionals, special educators, caregivers, and support personnel.

The role focuses on translating practical special education expertise into high-quality classroom teaching, field-based learning, and competency development for Trainees pursuing careers in autism support and disability services.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Academic Delivery

• Deliver classroom teaching on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability (ID), inclusive education, behaviour support, and educational interventions.
• Teach both theoretical and practical aspects of special education and disability support.
• Facilitate experiential learning through demonstrations, simulations, and practical exercises.
• Evaluate student performance through assessments, assignments, and examinations.

Curriculum Development

• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of training curricula related to autism and developmental disabilities.
• Develop lesson plans, presentations, case studies, assignments, and learning resources.
• Ensure training content reflects current evidence-based practices and Indian disability regulations.
• Develop competency frameworks for professionals and caregivers in the field of Neurodevelopmental Disability.
• Create learning materials suitable for diverse learner backgrounds.

Student Mentorship & Field Learning

• Mentor Trainees pursuing careers in autism support, special education, and developmental disability services.
• Supervise Trainees during internships, practicum placements, and field visits.
• Provide career guidance and professional development support.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary therapists, special schools, and rehabilitation centres for practical exposure opportunities.
• Facilitate guest lectures, workshops, and practitioner-led learning sessions.
• Maintain professional relationships with relevant sector experts and institutions.

Key Outcomes

• Deliver high-quality training programs that prepare Trainees for careers in autism support and disability services.
• Maintain student satisfaction and learning achievement targets established by IAC.
• Develop and regularly update training content aligned with current autism and special education practices.
• Ensure successful completion of student internships, practicum requirements, and competency assessments.
• Contribute to building a skilled workforce capable of supporting individuals with ASD across multiple settings.

Must-Have Requirements

• RCI-recognised B.Ed. Special Education (ASD/ID/IDD) or M.Ed. Special Education (ASD/ID/IDD).
• Valid registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) / Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR). 
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in special education, autism intervention, inclusive education, or related disability services.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring Trainees, professionals, or aspiring practitioners in special education or autism support.
• Strong understanding of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, ASD, Intellectual Disability, behaviour management, IEP development, functional academics, and inclusive education practices.
• Excellent classroom facilitation, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and digital learning platforms.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s in Psychology. 
• Experience teaching in RCI-recognised teacher training programmes, universities, special education colleges, or professional certification programmes.
• Experience supervising internships, practicum placements, or field-based learning.
• Exposure to adult learning methodologies and professional education.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and special educators.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum design and academic programme development.
• Research, publication, or training workshop experience in autism or developmental disabilities.

Growth Opportunity

• Opportunity to play a foundational role in developing one of India’s leading autism workforce development initiatives.
• Opportunity to contribute to the design of professional certification and higher education programmes in autism support.
• Potential progression into Senior Faculty, Academic Coordinator, Programme Lead, or Head of Training roles as IAC expands its training ecosystem.
• Opportunity to collaborate with national and international autism experts, researchers, and practitioners.

About India Autism Center

India Autism Center (IAC) is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to build a comprehensive ecosystem of support, training, research, and lifelong residential living solutions for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

Through our residential facility, professional training initiatives, community engagement efforts, and knowledge development work, we aspire to enable greater independence, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with autism across India.