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    "description": "## About the role\n\nChennai Public School is hiring a **Special Educator — Chennai** to join our Day school in Chennai. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver high-impact learning aligned to the CBSE curriculum.\n\n## Responsibilities\n\n- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the CBSE curriculum and our learner profile\n- Assess student progress through formative and summative tasks, and share timely feedback\n- Differentiate instruction to support mixed-ability classrooms, including learners with additional needs\n- Partner with parents and the pastoral team to support student wellbeing\n- Contribute to subject planning, school events, and ongoing professional development\n\n## Requirements\n\n- Bachelor's degree in the subject area; B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification\n- 2–7 years of relevant classroom experience, preferably with CBSE schools\n- Strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and communication skills\n- Comfortable with ed-tech tools (Google Workspace, learning management systems)\n\n## Nice to have\n\n- Prior experience leading a grade level, club, or co-curricular activity\n- Exposure to project-based or inquiry-led pedagogy\n- Postgraduate qualification in education or the subject area\n\n## What we offer\n\n- Competitive salary (₹0.3–0.6 LPA based on experience)\n- Professional development budget and structured mentoring\n- Health insurance, transport allowance, and on-campus meals where applicable\n- Supportive leadership and a culture that values teacher voice",
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  "descriptionText": "About the role\n\nChennai Public School is hiring a Special Educator — Chennai to join our Day school in Chennai. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver high-impact learning aligned to the CBSE curriculum.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the CBSE curriculum and our learner profile\n• Assess student progress through formative and summative tasks, and share timely feedback\n• Differentiate instruction to support mixed-ability classrooms, including learners with additional needs\n• Partner with parents and the pastoral team to support student wellbeing\n• Contribute to subject planning, school events, and ongoing professional development\n\nRequirements\n\n• Bachelor's degree in the subject area; B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification\n• 2–7 years of relevant classroom experience, preferably with CBSE schools\n• Strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and communication skills\n• Comfortable with ed-tech tools (Google Workspace, learning management systems)\n\nNice to have\n\n• Prior experience leading a grade level, club, or co-curricular activity\n• Exposure to project-based or inquiry-led pedagogy\n• Postgraduate qualification in education or the subject area\n\nWhat we offer\n\n• Competitive salary (₹0.3–0.6 LPA based on experience)\n• Professional development budget and structured mentoring\n• Health insurance, transport allowance, and on-campus meals where applicable\n• Supportive leadership and a culture that values teacher voice",
  "aboutTheRole": "We need a Special Educator who can write strong IEPs, coach mainstream teachers and partner with parents through the long arc of student progress.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Partner with parents, therapists and external evaluators.",
    "Maintain IEP review cycles and progress documentation.",
    "Lead school-wide inclusion practice and awareness sessions.",
    "Conduct screenings and write detailed Individual Education Plans.",
    "Deliver pull-out and push-in support sessions across grades."
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    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Special Educator — Chennai",
      "body": "Run pull-out and push-in support, assess learning profiles, build accessible resources and lead inclusion practice across the school."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Chennai",
      "body": "Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city."
    }
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Special Educator — Chennai salary in Chennai?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Special Educator — Chennai roles in Chennai. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this Special Educator — Chennai listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    }
  ]
}