Teaching in special education schools

Minimum academic requirements to be a SPED teacher

The minimum requirements are based on the type of qualification you have:

Salary

You will receive a starting monthly salary of $2,720 to $3,600 while undergoing your untrained teaching stint in school.

After completing the Diploma in Special Education (DISE) programme at the National Institute of Education, you can enjoy a higher salary to recognise your new skills and competencies.

Your exact salary would depend on factors such as:

• Your academic training.
• Your relevant experience to teaching.
• Time spent on your job.

You can contact the SPED school that you are interested in on the types of benefits that you will be eligible for.

How to apply

Apply directly to one of the SPED schools. Applications are open year-round. For more information, you can contact the SPED school directly.

In-service MOE teachers may be considered for secondment to a SPED school through the annual Open Posting Exercise.

For untrained teachers

As an untrained teacher, you will have to experience a teaching stint with the SPED school. During which, the school will assess your suitability and nominate you for the mandatory Diploma in Special Education (DISE) programme conducted by the National Institute of Education. The DISE is fully funded by MOE.

If you are successfully enrolled in the DISE, you will receive a training allowance from the school. Upon successful completion, you will serve a bond of 3 years with the SPED school.

For trained teachers

As a trained teacher, you will receive in-service professional development opportunities to continue building your knowledge and skills and help you reach your career aspirations. 

The SPED Teaching Profession: Journeys of Excellence Package seeks to empower trained teachers’ and teacher aides’ professional development and growth as well as provide opportunities for continuous learning and development. The social service agencies running the SPED schools will implement this package with the support of MOE.

Minimum academic requirements to be a SPED teacher aide

The minimum requirement is the local GCE O-Level or the Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Numeracy. If you have higher qualifications, you are also welcome to apply.

Salary

You will receive a starting monthly salary of up to $2,130.

Your exact salary would depend on factors such as:

• Your academic training.
• Your relevant experience for the role.
• Time spent on your job.

You can contact the SPED school that you are interested in on the types of benefits that you will be eligible for.

Information on salaries is accurate at the point of publication but may be subject to review and change.

How to apply

Apply directly to one of the SPED schools. Applications are open throughout the year. For more information, you can contact the SPED school directly..

As a Teacher Aide

As a teacher aide, you will receive in-service professional development opportunities to continue building your knowledge and skills and help you reach your career aspirations.

The SPED Teaching Profession: Journeys of Excellence Package seeks to empower teachers and teacher aides’ professional development and growth as well as provide opportunities for continuous learning and development. The social service agencies running the SPED schools will implement this package with the support of MOE.