Special educational needs head teacher
Code 1345.1.9
Special educational needs head teachers manage the day-to-day activities of a special education school. They supervise and support staff, as well as research and introduce programs that provide the necessary assistance for students with physical, mental or learning disabilities. They may make decisions concerning admissions, are responsible for meeting curriculum standards and ensure the school meets the national education requirements set by law. Special educational needs head teachers also manage the school's budget and are responsible for maximising the reception of subsidies and grants. They also review and adopt their policies in accordance to current research conducted in the special needs assessment field.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- learning needs analysis
- disability care
- learning difficulties
- special needs education
- project management
- education law
- curriculum standards
- curriculum objectives
- pedagogy
- disability types
Skills and competences
- cooperate with education professionals
- develop organisational policies
- assess financial viability
- guarantee students' safety
- write work-related reports
- assist in the organisation of school events
- monitor educational developments
- apply for government funding
- supervise educational staff
Transversal competences
- analyse staff capacity
- manage budgets
- manage staff
- provide feedback to teachers
- mostrar un liderazgo ejemplar en la organización
- present reports
- use office systems
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