Special educator / OT

Job Title: Occupational Therapist / Special Educator

Location: Bengaluru

Reporting To: Project Lead

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose:

To provide specialized therapeutic and educational support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), enabling their developmental, academic, functional, and social progress in a structured clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

For Occupational Therapist:

• Assess sensory integration, fine/gross motor skills, and daily living skills of children with autism.
  
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans focusing on sensory processing, motor planning, coordination, and self-care skills.
  
• Use evidence-based interventions to enhance attention, behaviour regulation, and participation in daily activities.
  
• Collaborate with speech therapists, psychologists, and educators in multidisciplinary team meetings.
  
• Guide parents and caregivers on home-based activities and assistive tools.
  
• Monitor and document the child’s progress and adapt therapy plans accordingly.

For Special Educator:

• Conduct developmental and educational assessments to understand the child’s learning needs.
  
• Design and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to the cognitive and behavioural needs of children with ASD.
  
• Use structured teaching methods like ABA, task analysis, etc.
  
• Teach functional academics, communication, social skills, and self-help strategies.
  
• Engage families in the educational process and provide regular feedback on progress.
  
• Coordinate with therapists and clinicians for integrated goal setting and implementation.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 
  Occupational Therapist: Bachelor’s in occupational therapy with RCI registration.
  
• Special Educator: B.Ed. in Special Education (ASD) or Diploma in Special Education (Autism/ID), with RCI registration.
  
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience working with children with ASD (preferred).
  
• Strong understanding of autism-specific intervention strategies.
  
• Good communication, observation, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Patience, empathy, and a child-entered approach.

Work Environment:

• Community based setting.
  
• One-on-one and group intervention sessions.
  
• Regular collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Core Competencies

Desirable Skills

• Certification in sensory integration, ABA, or other autism interventions
  
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, therapy software tools)
  
• Local language fluency (preferred for community outreach)

Requirements

Benefits