Shadow Teacher

The Shadow Teacher will provide one-on-one support to a child with special needs within a mainstream preschool classroom. The goal is to enable the child’s participation, learning, socialization, independence, and safety while collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, and parents.

Key Responsibilities:

Individualized Support

• Provide constant, attentive support to the assigned child during school hours, including arrival, class time, transitions, play, meals, toileting routines, and dispersal.
• Implement individualized strategies, accommodations, and behavior supports as per the child’s IEP/assessment plan.
• Encourage gradual independence by fading prompts and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Classroom Collaboration

• Work alongside the class teacher to adapt activities, materials, and seating to support participation.
• Facilitate inclusion in group activities, circle time, music, art, outdoor play, and field trips.
• Support classroom routines without disrupting overall class flow.
• Behavior and Sensory Support
• Monitor triggers and early signs of dysregulation; use proactive strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Implement behavior intervention plans consistently (e.g., first-then strategies, token systems, calm corner).
• Offer sensory breaks and tools (fidgets, weighted lap pads, movement breaks) as guided by therapists.

Communication and Documentation

• Maintain daily notes on the child’s participation, behavior, goals, and strategies used.
• Provide brief end-of-day feedback to parents and weekly updates to the preschool coordinator.
• Participate in IEP/Student Support Team meetings and share observations.
• Escalate concerns promptly and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Learning Support
• Reinforce pre-academic skills (pre-literacy, numeracy, fine motor, communication).
• Use play-based and visual learning methods aligned with the preschool curriculum.
• Support AAC or other communication systems if the child uses them.
• Safety and Care
• Ensure the child’s safety during all activities and transitions, including transport to buses/gates.
• Assist with self-care needs as appropriate and as per school policy (toileting, hygiene, feeding).
• Follow all safeguarding, health, and infection-control protocols.
• Teamwork with Therapists
• Coordinate with occupational/speech/behavior therapists to carry over strategies in class.
• Practice and generalize therapist-recommended exercises or goals during daily routines.
• Training and Professional Growth
• Attend school-led trainings on inclusion, child protection, first aid, and behavior support.
• Stay updated on best practices in early childhood special needs support.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹7,000.00 - ₹12,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person