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Teacher of pupils with intellectual disabilities CV: example and template

This example is for teachers of pupils with intellectual disabilities at special schools, special school and care centres, pre-vocational classes and adult centres, and for special education graduates looking for their first job.

The head teacher wants to know which pupils you work with and their level of disability, how you run sessions and training, how you use alternative communication, how you create programmes and how you work with parents. We show you how to describe this on your CV.

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Example CV: teacher of pupils with intellectual disabilities

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Elzbieta Kulesza

Teacher of pupils with intellectual disabilities

Bialystok +48 123 456 789 elzbieta.kulesza@example.com

Professional profile

Teacher of pupils with intellectual disabilities with 12 years of experience at a special school and care centre, a chartered teacher. I work with pupils with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities and multiple disabilities, run therapy sessions, independence and social skills training, use alternative communication and prepare pupils for life after school. Two of my former pupils now work at a supported employment enterprise.

Work experience

Teacher of pupils with intellectual disabilities

09.2014 - present

Special school and care centre, Bialystok

  • Class of pupils with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities.
  • Therapy sessions and independence training.
  • Alternative communication with symbols and a tablet.
  • Individual education and therapy programmes and work with parents.
  • Preparation for life after school, 2 former pupils in work.

Teacher

09.2012 - 08.2014

Special pre-vocational school, Bialystok

  • Pre-vocational sessions.
  • Home skills workshop.
  • Pupils' placements with employers.

Education

Master's degree, special education, intellectual disability education

2007 - 2012

University of Bialystok

Skills

  • Work with pupils with intellectual disabilities
  • Therapy sessions
  • Independence and social skills training
  • Alternative communication
  • Individual therapy programmes
  • Preparation for work

Qualifications

  • Chartered teacher promotion level
  • Augmentative and alternative communication course, 2018
  • Sensory integration for teachers training, 2021

Languages

  • English: A2

Additional information

  • Organising sports events for pupils

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How to write a CV as a teacher of pupils with intellectual disabilities

Professional summary

Write which institution you work at, with which pupils and which sessions you run. Add an example of a result, for example greater independence or former pupils in work. The head teacher is looking for a patient and consistent teacher who sees a pupil's abilities, not only their limitations.

Special education graduate with placements at a special school and volunteering at an occupational therapy workshop. I run sessions that build independence and know the basics of alternative communication. I am looking for work as a teacher of pupils with intellectual disabilities.

Experience: duties and achievements

Describe the institution, pupils, level of disability, sessions, training, alternative communication and programmes. Show results through examples. Add your promotion level and courses. Also say whether you prepare pupils for work or run sports activities.

Weaker: Pupils.

Better: Class of pupils with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities.

Weaker: Communication.

Better: Alternative communication with symbols and a tablet.

Weaker: Results.

Better: Preparation for life after school, 2 former pupils in work.

Skills worth listing

List work with pupils, therapy sessions, training, alternative communication, programmes and preparation for work. In your soft skills show patience, consistency and warmth.

Professional skills

  • Intellectual disability
  • Therapy sessions
  • Independence training
  • Alternative communication
  • Therapy programmes
  • Preparation for work

Personal skills

  • Patience
  • Consistency
  • Warmth
  • Calm
  • Creativity

Qualifications

List qualifications in intellectual disability education, your promotion level and courses in alternative communication and therapy. Specialist courses are highly valued in this job.

First job as a teacher of pupils with intellectual disabilities

After university, describe placements at special schools, volunteering and the sessions you run.

Add courses in alternative communication and therapy methods. They are specific tools head teachers ask about.

Tailoring your CV to the job offer

A special school looks for therapy sessions and programmes, a pre-vocational school for vocational training and placements, and an adult centre for activation and independence. Move to the top what the job ad is about.

The most common mistakes on this CV

Questions and answers

What should this teacher put on a CV?

The institution, pupils, level of disability, sessions, training, alternative communication, programmes and qualifications.

Which qualifications are needed?

In Poland, a degree or postgraduate studies in intellectual disability education (oligofrenopedagogika).

Which results are worth giving?

Greater independence, progress in communication and former pupils in work.

Do alternative communication courses help?

Yes, it is one of the most important tools in this job.

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