Special Education Teacher

Give each individual student the tools and guidance needed and help them achieve their highest potential and strive to progress beyond their limitations. Responsibilities Teaching full-time special needs children in a classroom environment Organize specialized educational learning resources Working with staff to identify individual student needs and fostering a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment Liaising with outside professionals as necessary Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils development Requirements A Bachelor’s (not Master’s) degree in Special Education which included at least one assessed teaching practice in a school in grades 7 to 12. (This is not negotiable) Fluency in English, which is the medium of instruction. Working Hours & Schedule Teachers have 36 working hours per week, which is comprised of up to twenty 45‑minute teaching periods, various responsibilities, and some planning time. There are about 30 days of Macau and school holidays throughout the year which includes both Winter and Chinese Spring Festival breaks, plus about 50 days of summer holidays. Monthly working Saturdays — which often foster community engagement and extension activities — allow us to lengthen our holidays while still meeting contact day requirements. Compensation & Benefits The annual base salary, including housing allowance, is approximately US$44,000, after tax, and is slightly increased based on years of experience. This does not include the annual travel allowance, new year’s bonus, pension contributions, and a yearly re‑enlistment bonus equivalent to one month’s salary. Furthermore, the government of Macau generously provides a teacher’s professional development subsidy of at least US$600 per month. Taken together, the after‑tax total compensation that teachers receive is around US$58,000. Benefits include local healthcare coverage, reduced tuition for up to two dependents to enroll in the school, internal professional development, and assistance in finding an apartment including a one‑week hotel stay. Start Date New teachers traditionally reach Macau in early/mid‑August and enter the classroom in September. #J-18808-Ljbffr