Teacher Special Educator (SHI)

About Sol s ARC

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to different schools and NGO partner locations to deliver training and support.
• Teach and communicate with students using sign language, adapting methods to individual learning needs.
• Prepare students for job placements by developing employability and life skills.
• Counsel students, build rapport, and foster trust, motivation, and growth.
• Conduct local job mapping to identify potential employment opportunities suitable for SHI students.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and activities.
• Create and present detailed reports on student development and program outcomes to the reporting manager.
• Conduct sensitization sessions at employer sites to raise awareness about working with persons with speech and hearing impairments, ensuring inclusive and supportive work environments.
• Provide on-the-job training to SHI candidates at the workplace, helping them adapt to their roles, understand job expectations, and bridge communication gaps.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of training sessions conducted per month
  20
• Average student attendance rate in training:
  16 students

• Percentage of students showing improvement in employability skills (pre- vs. post-assessment) baseline 40 60% to endline 80%
• Number of students placed in jobs after training
  50% of batch strength
• Retention rate of students in the program
  minimum 3 months from joining

• Number of new employers mapped per quarter
  at least 1 (through direct pitching)
• Number of employer sensitization sessions conducted per quarter
  aligned with placement numbers
• Post-placement support
  follow the standard 1-year plan

• Timeliness of reports submitted to reporting manager
  within 2 days
• Accuracy of student progress records
  100% accuracy

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor s degree in Special Education or a related field (preferred).
• Certification or training in teaching students with hearing impairments.
• Proficiency in Indian Sign Language (ISL) is

  mandatory

  .
• Strong interpersonal and counselling skills.
• Ability to travel frequently and manage multiple locations.
• Organized, empathetic, and goal-oriented.

Experience

Skills and Attributes

• Proficiency in ISL:

  Essential for effective communication and instruction.

• Empathy & Patience:

  Ability to understand the unique needs of SHI students and support them with care and sensitivity.

• Strong Communication Skills:

  Verbal and non-verbal skills to collaborate with teams, students, and external stakeholders.

• Counselling Abilities:

  Capability to support students emotionally and guide them through career and personal development.

• Organizational Skills:

  Efficient in maintaining student records, planning lessons, and preparing reports.

• Adaptability & Flexibility:

  Comfortable with traveling to various locations and adjusting to diverse learning environments.

• Problem-Solving Skills:

  Ability to address challenges related to placements or student learning effectively.

• Team Player:

  Skilled at collaborating with NGOs, schools, employers, and other educators.