Keyword

Teacher for Blind

Special Needs Educator

Braille Instructor

Minimum DEd (Visual Impairment)

Not required

The tasks a Teacher, Blind is expected to perform include:

Teaching elementary, middle and secondary school subjects to blind pupils using Braille system

Instructing students in reading and writing Braille, using slate and stylus or braillewriter

Adapting school curriculum to meet needs of pupils

Teaching subjects such as mental arithmetic and music listening

Training pupils to recognize objects and perform useful duties by developing their sense of touch

In-depth knowledge of Braille

Skilled in using slate and stylus and other related equipment used in Braille teaching

Ability to handle a class of visually impaired students

Knowledge of latest techniques followed to train and teach blind students

Ability to train pupils to enhance their sense of touch

Ability to test and assess a students progress

Not applicable

Coherent speech

Disciplined and emotionally stable

Good sense of humour

Adaptable

Positive attitude

Patient

Cheerful, cool and friendly temperament

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
This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Both Legs Handicapped (BL), One Arm and One Leg Handicapped (OAL) and those with Both Eyes Low Vision (BLV)

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)

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% during 2013-14 to 2017-18.

The Government of India has made education of children with disabilities 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, Blind has many opportunities in India.

Government and private schools

NGOs

Cities and towns across India