Keyword

Teacher for Mentally Retarded

Special Educator

Special Needs Teacher

Minimum D.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation)

Not required

The tasks a Teacher, Mentally Retarded is expected to perform include:

Teaching mentally retarded children basic academic subjects in schools, centres and institutions

Planning courses of study according to pupils' levels of learning

Conducting activities in subjects such as music, art, crafts and physical education to stimulate and develop interest, abilities, manual skills and co-ordination

Administering mental ability and achievement tests and interpreting the results

Devising instructional methods and aids such as audio-visual techniques and materials to meet needs of pupils

Preparing reports and making special studies on pupil behaviour

Ability to patiently handle a class of mentally retarded students

Knowledge of the syllabus and curriculum to be followed for special needs children

Skilled in conducting various activities for mentally retarded students

Ability to test the progress of students

Ability to work conjointly with the student and parents in order to achieve best results for the student

Not applicable

Disciplined and emotionally stable

Good sense of humour

Adaptable

Positive attitude

Patient

Cheerful, cool and friendly temperament

Very caring nature

Empathetic

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Schools usually work for 5/6 days a week and 7/8 hours everyday. This may vary from school to school

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
No

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, vocal stress, etc. if not taken care of

For freshers - INR 22,000 to INR 25,000 per month

For candidates with experience - INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Market Trend of Education, Training & Research in India

According to IBEF, India is an important educational centre in the global education industry. India has more than 1.4 million schools and more than 35,000 higher education institutes. India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world and there is still a lot of potential for further development in the education system. India's online education market size is expected to touch US$ 40 billion by 2017. The RNCOS report titled, Booming Distance Education Market Outlook 2018 expects the distance education market in India to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 34 per cent during 2013-14 to 2017-18.

The Government of India has made education of children with disabilities as an integral part of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). Children with disabilities are identified and enrolled in general schools to study along with non-disabled children. While general teachers are oriented to the educational needs of these children too, special teachers are appointed at the block levels to work with general classroom teachers and children with disabilities to ensure quality in services. These special teachers should have skills in teaching academic subjects and also in adapting curricular instruction for children with disabilities. Therefore, a career as a Teacher, Mentally Retarded offers many opportunities in India.

Government and private schools

Special centres and institutes

NGOs

Cities and towns across India