Special Educator

Background:

The Timbaktu Collective (Collective) is a grassroots non-profit organization initiated in 1990, that works towards the sustainable development of marginalized peoples including landless labourers, artisans, small and marginal farmers, women, children, youth and persons with disabilities, across 347 villages in 14 mandals of the drought prone Ananthapuramu and Sri Sathya Sai districts of Andhra Pradesh.

The Collective launched the Militha programme to ensure that persons with disabilities were included and
integrated as valued members of their families and treated with respect and dignity in their communities, while being provided with opportunities for financial empowerment. The program works with more than 1,500 individuals with disabilities and their families across 112 villages within the Collective’s operational area with a current net worth of 3 crores.

Under the Militha programme, the Collective has promoted the Prathibha Cooperative for people with
disabilities, a federation of village- level Cross Disability Groups. The Prathibha Cooperative operates a thrift and credit program, facilitates access to entitlement and therapeutic/rehabilitative services, and advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities. Within the Cooperative, the Militha Livelihood Unit works with individuals with disabilities with the aim of ensuring a secure livelihood.

Key Deliverables and Outputs as Special Educator:

1. Identifying and assessing disabilities in children and establishing personalized goals to address their
   specific needs.
2. Creating monthly individualized rehabilitation plans and reports on rehabilitation progress and followup.
3. Developing and implementing effective individualised learning modules and plans for children.
4. Facilitating training sessions on resources and techniques of special education and rehabilitation
   methods for the team.
5. Applying knowledge of disability rights, entitlements, and rehabilitation to create and deliver need-based interventions for Persons with Disabilities.

Eligibility criteria:

• Previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Knowledge of teaching practices for students with special needs.
• Aptitude for living and working in a rural setting.
• Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in any relevant field.
• Good computer skills including Office Suite.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Telugu is required.

Remuneration:

The position offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits program.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply for the post by sending their CV to jobs.shortlisting@gmail.com with the subject line “Timbaktu -Special Educator”