Field Officer -Special Educator

Location: Villupuram

Team: Inclusive Education

Salary Range: 30,000/- to 35,000/- Per Month

Role purpose: The Field Officer will play a crucial role in implementing and monitoring the Inclusive Education Program at the ground level in Villupuram his position involves working closely with government schools, community stakeholders, teachers, and children with special needs to ensure inclusive practices are adopted and sustained within the education system.

Key Responsibilities -

• Support the roll-out of inclusive education interventions in selected schools.
• Facilitate classroom-level support for teachers to adapt inclusive teaching strategies.
• Organize and conduct training sessions, orientation programs, and community engagement activities.

• Build strong working relationships with school leaders, teachers, government officials, and local communities.
• Act as the liaison between the program team and school stakeholders for smooth implementation.

• Regularly visit program schools to monitor progress, identify challenges, and provide timely support.
• Document case studies, success stories, and learnings from the field.
• Submit weekly/monthly reports on program status, challenges, and field activities.

Qualification: 

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Prior Experience: 

• 1–3 years of experience in working with schools, education programs, or disability inclusion.
• Familiarity with government school systems and local education frameworks is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort in community and school settings.
• Proficiency in mobile-based data entry tools.

Essential skills: 

• Language Proficiency: English and Tamil – Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing
• Knowledge of disability rights and inclusive education frameworks.
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.



Essential attributes: 

• Ability to manage confrontation and challenging behaviour
• Strong teamwork and organisational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• An observant and responsive approach
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic outlook
• Patience, understanding, and empathy with pupils

Other Specification 

• Must have a passion and charisma to train and travel across rural and urban places in India.