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• Contribute to the professional development of student teachers
• Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training courses and take part in action research exercises
Special Education Teachers are responsible for special educational programmes catering for students who have particular individual needs including learning, physical, mental and/or behavioural needs. Special Education Teachers may be teaching students whose age may range from 5 to 22 years, depending on the Resource Centre one is based in.
Work environment
Teachers work in State, Church and Independent Schools on a full-time basis. The role involves interacting with pupils during school hours and preparing lessons and activities after school hours.
Teachers do not work with pupils during the summer months unless they opt to continue working at a summer school. During this recess Teachers typically prepare material and lesson plans for the next scholastic year.
Special Education Teachers are based in Resource Centres.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Teacher, a qualification at MQF Level 7 is required. Training programmes include:
• Master in Teaching and Learning (MTL) (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
To work as a Special Education Teacher, preference is typically given to candidates who are in possession of a qualification at MQF Level 7 specifically in the education of students with special needs. Training programmes include:
• Master in Access to Education in Inclusive Schools and Communities (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
• Master of Education in Inclusion and Individual Educational Needs (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
A Temporary Teachers’ Warrant is required upon application for employment. Teachers would be eligible to obtain a Permanent Teachers’ Warrant after a two year induction process.
Teachers require a clean Police Conduct Certificate.
Number of employees (2017)
2,151
Share of foreigners (2017)
6%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+9%
Median Pay (per annum)
€20,200
Occupational Handbook 2018
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