Master Trainer & Curriculum Developer -Special Education

Company Sector: Development Sector / Inclusive Education & Economic OpportunitiesLocation: Chennai, Tamil NaduTeam: Samavesh - Tamil NadiEducation: Post Graduate in Special Education.Experience Level: 3 to 5 years. of relevant experience, including:* Must have experience teaching in primary or middle school

• Developing and adapting curriculum for CwSN and inclusive settings
  
• Conducting training for teachers and special educators
  
• Hands-on experience with children with special needs
  
• Preferred experience in developing curriculum based on UDL principles
  

Working Hours: As per State Govt.
Language: Proficiency in both English and Tamil is mandatory.Reports to: PMU ManagerSalary : Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- per month About Sol's ARC

Sol’s ARC is a registered NGO dedicated to inclusion and equity for individuals with disabilities. For the past 20 years, we have worked to ensure that every child learns and every adult earns. We partner with State Governments, SCERTs, and schools to design inclusive curriculum, build teacher capacity, and improve learning outcomes for children with special needs.

About the Role

The Master Trainer & Curriculum Developer (Special Education) at Sol’s ARC will develop inclusive curriculum modules, deliver training for teachers and special educators, and support implementation across Tamil Nadu. The role combines inclusive curriculum development expertise with strong facilitation and mentoring skills. You’ll work closely with SCERT, state officials, and teachers to ensure that learning materials are accurate, accessible, and aligned with state guidelines.

This role is both academic and field-based: one day you may be revising lesson plans or assessments, the next day you’ll be in a district classroom guiding teachers, or presenting feedback to the State Inclusive Education Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities1. Curriculum Development

Design and adapt pedagogy based on UDL(Universal Design for Learn) Framework for inclusive education.

Develop activities, lesson plans, worksheets, and assessments in alignment with grade-level content.

Adapt/modify curriculum content for primary and middle school based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF).

Ensure teaching-learning materials are engaging, accessible, and inclusive for children with diverse learning needs.

Monitor curriculum delivery through Field Team and provide feedback for continuous improvement based on the challenges they discuss. Also adapt the feedback from the field teams on the changes suggested for the curriculum.

2. Capacity Building (Internal and External Stakeholders)

Support preparation of training and capacity-building modules; secure necessary government approvals.

Develop training schedules and materials for master trainers, resource teachers, special educators, officials, and NGO partners.

Conduct workshops, orientations, and refresher training for teachers and educators.

Facilitate capacity-building for internal Sol’s ARC teams to strengthen delivery models.

Conduct classroom observations, audit checks and provide constructive feedback, and suggest actionable improvements.

3. Project Planning & Expansion

Support project planning for state-level expansion based on learnings from pilot interventions.

Collect, analyse, and synthesise data from pilot projects to inform scale-up.

Draft high-quality reports, proposals, and presentations for government and donor partners.

Ensure monitoring and documentation of implementation progress to support decision-making.

Contribute to knowledge products and policy briefs that highlight Sol’s ARC’s impact and model.

Collaborate with government departments, NGOs, to strengthen implementation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)1. Curriculum Development

Curriculum Delivery Success Rate 100% designed curriculum modules delivered as per project schedule.

Adaptation Efficiency 80% of curriculum adaptations completed for primary/middle school based on NCF and inclusion needs for 1-8 grade.

Content Quality & Alignment 90% of content rated “aligned/strongly aligned†in internal/external expert reviews.

Engagement & Usability Score Teacher/student feedback (avg. rating) on lesson plans, worksheets, and activities.

Assessment Effectiveness % of assessments (worksheets/tests) that validly measure the intended learning outcomes.

2. Capacity Building (Internal & External Stakeholders)

Training Completion Rate 100% targeted teachers, special educators, and state officials trained.

Training Satisfaction Score Avg. participant rating of training relevance, quality, and applicability.

Internal Capacity Strengthening 95% of Sol’s ARC team members oriented and skilled to deliver the model.

Field Observation Coverage 3 schools/classrooms observed vs. planned (per quarter).

Implementation Improvement Rate 70% of field-based recommendations acted upon by schools/teachers.

Stakeholder Collaboration Index Measured by level of engagement with govt. officials/NGOs (e.g., MoMs, joint reviews, feedback).

3. Project Planning & State Expansion

Pilot-to-Scale Integration Rate 60% of pilot learnings formally incorporated into state expansion proposals.

Reporting Quality & Timeliness 100% of reports submitted on schedule and rated “high quality†by govt./donors

Knowledge Product Development 100% Planned reports, briefs, or case studies produced for policy/advocacy.

Government & Donor Engagement Score Feedback from partners on clarity, evidence-base, and usefulness of project plans/reports.

Personal Traits

You;* Believe in inclusion and equity for all learners.

• Can manage multiple tasks without missing deadlines.
  
• Handle challenges with patience and solution-focus.
  
• Are open to feedback and willing to adapt.
  
• Take ownership and follow through on commitments.
  

Professional Traits

You are;

Organised and structured in your work.

Someone who spots gaps and solves problems quickly.

Confident in leading trainings and mentoring educators.

Able to manage timelines and balance short- and long-term priorities.

Skilled at using data and reviews to improve curriculum and training quality.

Professional and respectful in communication with teachers, partners, and officials.

Open to continuous learning while maintaining accountability.

Attitudes

You’re* Invested in improving classroom practices for children with special needs.

• Motivated by the challenge of making curriculum both rigorous and accessible.
  
• Team-oriented and believe in collaborative problem-solving.
  
• Purpose-driven and care about real, measurable outcomes for students.
  
• Someone who takes pride in accuracy and quality, not just deadlines.
  
• Always looking for ways to simplify, improve, and innovate.
  

Tools:* Demonstrable proficiency with:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
  
• Online collaboration and learning platforms
  
• Willingness to self-learn and experiment with new digital/AI tools.
  

What We Can Offer* A role in shaping inclusive education in Tamil Nadu.

• A supportive, values-driven work environment.
  
• Professional growth opportunities and exposure to state-level implementation.
  
• Learning and development programs.
  
• Respectful and trust-based culture without micro-management.
  
• An opportunity to create real impact for children with special needs