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    "description": "## About the role\n\nDhirubhai Ambani International School is hiring a **Special Educator — Mumbai** to join our Day school in Mumbai. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver high-impact learning aligned to the IB curriculum.\n\n## Responsibilities\n\n- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the IB 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 IB 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\nDhirubhai Ambani International School is hiring a Special Educator — Mumbai to join our Day school in Mumbai. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver high-impact learning aligned to the IB curriculum.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the IB 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 IB 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": "This role is for a Special Educator who treats inclusion as a craft — assessments, accommodations, therapist coordination and steady documentation.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Lead school-wide inclusion practice and awareness sessions.",
    "Maintain IEP review cycles and progress documentation.",
    "Partner with parents, therapists and external evaluators.",
    "Build accessible learning resources for diverse learners.",
    "Coach mainstream teachers on classroom accommodations."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Special Educator — Mumbai",
      "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 an IB BOARD school",
      "body": "**IB** classrooms run on PYP/MYP/DP frameworks: expect concept-driven units, student agency and structured reflection."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Mumbai",
      "body": "Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Dhirubhai Ambani International School follows the IB curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Dhirubhai Ambani International School?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (IB) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most IB schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    }
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