Special Education Teacher

• Identifying areas where students need special support and preparing lesson plans that address those needs
• Assessing the learner's readiness and providing appropriate feedback to the learner.
• Creating an easy-to-learn, caring and safe environment for students
• Marking assessments given to students and students' exercise books
• Maintaining the dignity and safety of learners in and outside the classroom.
• Consulting with the parties whose advice is needed regarding a student's absenteeism
• Providing the guardian and school administrators with information required about a student's learning
• Maintaining learner development records and coordinating with teachers of learners in similar conditions when teaching such learners in regular classes.
• Assisting the school in conducting activities related to teaching outside the classroom.
• In cases where teachers are absent, carrying out the duties of those teachers under the guidance of the relevant parties at the school.

Teaching (Special Education)

Note: 1- Every person performing a teacher's duties must hold a qualification above Level 5 on the Maldives National Qualifications Framework. Persons who have higher education in a field specialised for teaching the subject may be considered as holding a qualification in teaching if they have completed the General Teaching Certificate in the teaching field above Level 5 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework; that certificate may be used to assess whether they hold a teaching qualification.

2- Where a person holds a Level 5 or higher qualification on the Maldives National Qualifications Framework together with a degree in psychology or special needs education, and has at least 1 year of experience in teaching special education or inclusive education, they may be considered for appointment as Teacher Rank 1 (Public Service Rank 5) in special education or inclusive education specialisation.

1. Application form for a full-time position (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website and the office's website, counter and the link below.) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2023/51/Annex%202%20-%20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u.docx
2. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
3. A readable copy of both sides of the card proving that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if the validity period has expired), or if the ID card is lost, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.
4. If a staff member with a service agreement to serve the Civil Service / Government is transferred to this position, a letter issued by the office providing the service stating that there is no objection to leaving the position.
5. Copies of educational certificates obtained;

(a) For educational certificates issued by institutions outside Maldives that have been graded by the Maldives Qualifications Authority at a certain level, copies of the educational certificate and transcript; or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter confirming completion of the course and a copy of the assessment report and transcript issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.

(b) Copies of educational certificates and transcript issued by local educational institutions in Maldives; or copies of letter confirming completion of the course and copies of transcript.

1. Copies of documents covering the following criteria providing work experience:

(a) If work experience has been gained in a civil service post, in a state institution, in a government-owned company, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).

(b) For work experience within the civil service that cannot be verified from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period (in years, months and days) confirmed by that office, and stating the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).

(c) If work experience has been gained in a private company or private organisation, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) and the number of staff at the workplace.

(d) If work has been undertaken in a national or international association or society, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, and the period (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each). This letter should state whether the position held is a salaried position or not, or alternatively, an official letter from that organisation confirming this.

(e) If work has been undertaken in a dissolved state institution, or in a dissolved private company or private organisation, or in a dissolved national or international society or association, and a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period of work (in years, months and days) and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) cannot be obtained, the "Reference Check Form for Work Experience from a Dissolved Workplace" found in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.

Exception given when changing the position of an employee in the Teachers' Job Metrics post

If an employee in a post under Teachers' Job Metrics (from that time's specialization) transfers to or retires from a Teacher's post in a Civil Service organization, the salary shall be fixed at the rank held at that time. And in cases where the conditions for a lower rank than the rank held at that time are met, the salary shall be fixed at the lower rank that meets the conditions. However, if an employee in a post under Teachers' Job Metrics transfers to or retires from a Teacher's post in a Civil Service organization of a different specialization other than the specialization held at that time, then if the "Educational Standard" stated in the School Teachers' Job Metrics is fully met, the salary shall be fixed at the lower rank that meets the conditions. And in cases where the conditions for a lower rank than the rank held at that time are met, the salary shall be fixed at the lower rank that meets the conditions.

Documents to submit for the post must be submitted to Hiriya School before 12:00 on 21 October 2026. The application form and documents can also be reviewed via email ([email protected]).

And if the government announces a public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications can be received up to the number of days of the announced holiday.

Note: Forms and documents submitted by email must be in a single PDF file format.

From among those who apply for this post, candidates with the lowest points will be shortlisted, taking into account the educational level, experience and assessment results.

Within three days of the interview being held, the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Job Applicants (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this office and on the office's website. If there is any objection to the points awarded to job applicants, such objection must be submitted to this office within three days of the A2 Sheet being made public.

If a person meeting the above requirements is not appointed to a permanent post, a person meeting the requirements below is considered appointed to a contract post until the end of the 2026 academic year.

Type of post: Temporary

Fixed term: Until the end of the 2026 academic year

Salary: Monthly salary and service allowance as stated below for each month

Additional benefits: * Overtime pay for civil service employees in accordance with the established procedure.

Note:

• If a School Leaving Certificate indicating completion of Grade 10 or a letter showing participation in a Grade 10 final examination is obtained, it shall be considered as Secondary Education completed.
• If a School Leaving Certificate indicating completion of Grade 12 or a letter showing participation in a Grade 12 final examination is obtained, it shall be considered as Higher Secondary Education completed.
• If a National Qualification Level 3 certificate is held, it is considered as completion of secondary education.

For clarification regarding this announcement, contact 3307500. Email [email protected].

The guidelines and principles for recruitment and appointment to school teacher positions under the Job Metrics framework, and all documents related to these principles, are available on the Civil Service Commission website (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/74).