Arts and Crafts Teacher

About Lady Andal House of Children

Lady Andal House of Children (LAHOC) is an established special school in Chennai, founded by The Madras Seva Sadan, a renowned institution with a long-standing and respected legacy in education. Centrally located on a scenic campus, LAHOC is dedicated to providing special education and vocational training for children and adults with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, and Down Syndrome.

The school offers pre-vocational and vocational training programmes, including the NIOS curriculum, and is supported by a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals providing physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy.

We are building a dynamic team of special educators and educators to work with learners with multiple disabilities and to guide participants in the NIOS programme. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs, we invite you to join us.

LAHOC aims to support parents in the schooling jouney of their special child by collecting a highly subsidised fee.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for a skilled Music Teacher who is passionate about supporting diverse learners and fostering inclusive education. The ideal candidate must have expertise in designing and implementing music lessons that accommodate varying learning styles and abilities, including students with autism, physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or

emotional/behavioural challenges. The candidate should have training in music therapy or knowledge of therapeutic music practices and have experience with communication aids. A person with strong interpersonal skills, along with patience, creativity, and a

positive attitude, is our ideal candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and Deliver Lessons: Design and implement music lessons that accommodate varying learning styles and abilities, including students with autism, physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or emotional/behavioural challenges.
- Use Adaptive Techniques: Utilise assistive technologies, visual aids, instruments, and alternative communication methods to support student participation.
- Encourage Expression and Communication: Promote music as a means of self-expression, communication, and emotional regulation.
- Therapeutic Integration: Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other specialists to integrate therapeutic goals into musical activities.
- Assessment and Reporting: Assess student progress using tailored benchmarks; maintain accurate records and contribute to IEPs (Individualised Education Programs).
- Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, structured, and encouraging classroom environment; manage behaviour sensitively in line with the school's positive behaviour support policies.
- Enrichment and Events: Organise performances, music therapy sessions, and school-wide musical events to showcase students' abilities.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's or P.G Diploma in Carnatic/Hindustani Music, Certificate course in Music Therapy (preferred)
- 3 to 7 years of working with children in a mainstream school/ Special school
- Teaching qualification or experience in special education (Preferred)
- Experience working with children with special educational needs (Preferred)
- Knowledge of inclusive teaching strategies and adaptive music education
- Ability to play an instrument and facilitate group music singing
- Must know Light songs and Bhajans in Tamil
- Knowledge of Tamil language is mandatory
- Training in music therapy or knowledge of therapeutic music practices
- Experience with communication aids
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Patience, creativity, and a positive attitude

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