Special Educator

🌿 Special Educator

TEMMA Learning Centre

Location: Goa, India

Full-Time | On-Site

About TEMMA

TEMMA is not a traditional school; it is a progressive, phase-based capability-based Learning Centre.

We work with children who may feel misunderstood in conventional systems — including neurodivergent, gifted, twice-exceptional, and emotionally sensitive learners.

We are building something intentional and long-term. We value team members who see strong growth potential with us as we expand and build meaningful careers. We invest in and develop our team members because you are our greatest asset.

We believe in our children:

• Regulation comes before rigor
• Capability matters more than curriculum
• Independence is engineered, not assumed
• Dignity is non-negotiable
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We are building something intentional and long-term.

The Role

We are looking for a Special Educator who understands that:

This is not a “worksheet job.”

This is not babysitting.

This is not exam coaching.

At heart, this role requires someone who genuinely strives for excellence.

This role requires:

• Emotional intelligence
• Structured thinking
• Clear boundaries
• Calm leadership
• Genuine care

You will be trained in our specially developed TEMMA Program and will gradually support higher phases as students progress and accelerate academically toward autonomy.

Core Responsibilities

1️⃣ Regulation & Co-Regulation

• Support students in emotional regulation
• Design sensory-friendly adjustments
• Model calm, predictable adult presence
• Use co-regulation scripts intentionally
• De-escalate situations without shame

You must be comfortable saying:

“You are safe. We will figure this out together.”

2️⃣ Individualized Support Planning

• Develop individualized learning strategies
• Adapt literacy and numeracy instruction
• Track progress clearly and objectively
• Identify patterns in behavior and learning

You must think in systems, not reactions.

3️⃣ Structured Academic Support

• Deliver literacy and numeracy support
• Break tasks into cognitively manageable steps
• Encourage reasoning over memorization
• Maintain academic expectations without emotional pressure

We do not lower standards.

We scaffold thoughtfully.

4️⃣ Documentation & Communication

• Maintain clear progress notes
• Collaborate with the Head of Centre
• Communicate with parents professionally and calmly
• Avoid overdramatization or labeling

5️⃣ Team Alignment

• Work closely with facilitators and mentors
• Participate in weekly case discussions
• Offer observations without ego
• Stay aligned with TEMMA language and protocols

Who You Are

Required

• Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or a related field
• Experience working with neurodivergent children
• Strong English communication skills
• Calm and steady personality
• Ability to structure learning blocks effectively
• Respectful of boundaries and hierarchy

Highly Valued

• Experience in special education
• Familiarity with executive function training
• Knowledge of sensory regulation strategies
• Understanding of capability-based education
• Ability to lead small-group structured sessions

What We Are NOT Looking For

• Overly reactive personalities
• Highly dramatic communicators
• “Fix-it” saviors
• Rigid rule enforcers
• Worksheet-dependent educators
• Individuals uncomfortable with structure

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

• Students demonstrate increased regulation stability
• Students tolerate longer focused work blocks
• Parents report improved independence at home
• Documentation is clear and objective
• You become a trusted, steady presence within the centre

Growth Path

This is not a stagnant position.

At TEMMA, a Special Educator can grow into:

• Senior Educator
• Lead Educator
• Lead Specialist
• Head of Centre

We are building long-term careers. And we will provide strong support with mentorship and our internal training programs so you won’t struggle alone

Compensation

Competitive and aligned with experience.

Performance growth is tied to demonstrated capability and responsibility.

Application Process

Please submit:

• Your CV
• A short paragraph answering:
• “What does regulation before rigor mean to you?”

Shortlisted candidates will go through:

• A structured interview
• A scenario-based discussion
• A practical observation round

Final Note

If you want to build something meaningful, structured, and future-oriented —

We would love to meet you.