We are Hiring! 
Dear Teachers,

Saigon Therapy (saigontherapy.com), one of the most respected providers of mental health services in Ho Chi Minh City, is looking for creative, nurturing individuals who have experience teaching children with autism and learning disorders. Additional training provided. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with kids, is open to learning, has the ability to make learning fun, and a great team player!

Special Education Needs (SEN) Teacher
Responsibilities:
• Work one-on-one or in small groups educate students diagnosed with ASD
• Work with a psychotherapist to evaluate students’ skills and test their knowledge to organize lesson plans suitable for their abilities
• Develop Individual Education Programs (IEPs) to accommodate the needs of the students
• Assess students’ learning and report their progress weekly
• Work closely with a psychotherapist, teaching assistants, school counselors and parents to ensure IEP goals are met
• Look after students’ physical, social and emotional welfare
• Help older students learn life skills to adjust to their culture. 

Qualifications: 
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Psychology, Special Education, Early Childhood, Education, Sociology and Social Work preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience working with preschoolers and kindergarteners on the spectrum of autism and/or 3 years working with kindergarten children. SEN Teachers preferred. 
• Fluency in English. Bilingual English-Vietnamese is an advantage
• 2 references from former employers/supervisors

Skills: 
• Good organizational skills to create a structured routine for students
• Ability to adjust lesson plans and teaching styles for every student 
• Creative and practical skills for class activities and stimulating learning environment
• Even-tempered patience whenever students struggle in class
• Experience in assessing students’ progress
• Good communication skills to collaborate with other school staff and attend review meetings

Working hours and environment
• You will work normal school hours (7.45am to 4.30/5.30pm), Monday to Friday during term time
• You will spend additional time planning and organizing lessons, keeping records and discussing students’ progress with therapists, and participating in school activities
• You will be based indoor, but will take the students out for school outings and social activities. 

Salary: Competitive, depending on your work experience
Work visas provided
Location: District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

Please send your resume, personal statement/cover letter to Victoria at htran@saigontherapy.com with the subject line “SEN Teacher_(your name)”

Thank you for your interest in working with us. Good luck!

Special educational needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Working with autism support teachers in small groups with a range of ages to educate students diagnosed with ASD or other learning disorders
• Preparing learning materials and class activities under the supervision of the teacher
• Looking after students’ physical, social and emotional welfare
• Keeping records and attending review meetings
• Work closely with teachers, marital family therapist or psychologists to ensure IEP goals are met

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Early Childhood, Education, Sociology, Social Work preferred

• 1-3 year experience working with preschoolers
• Fluency in English (bilingual English-Vietnamese preferred)
• 2 references from former employers/supervisors

(You may be able to get into this career through an internship)

Skills:

• Good organizational skills to assist teachers keep a structured routine for students
• Ability to adapt support according to the needs of your student
• Creative and practical skills for class activities and stimulating learning environment
• Ability to assist students regulate their emotions whenever they struggle
• Good communication skills to collaborate with teacher and other school staff

Working hours and environment

• You will work from 7.45am till 4.30/5.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time
• You will spend additional time planning and organizing lessons, keeping records of students’ progress, and participating in school activities
• You will be based indoor, but will take the students out for school outings and social activities

Salary: Competitive, depending on your work experience
Work visas provided
Location: District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

Please send your resume, cover letter/personal statement to Victoria at htran@saigontherapy.com with the subject line “Teaching Assistant_(your name)”

Thank you for your interest in working with us. Good luck!

Yours truly,

Huong Tran (Victoria), MSMFT                             

Marital and Family Therapist/Psychotherapist