PhD Special Educator / Senior Special Education & Research Lead

Company: Rewin Health carePosition: PhD Special Educator / Senior Special Education & Research Lead

Department: Clinical Research, Special Education & Child Development

Location: Chennai

Employment Type: Full-timeAbout JadhuJadhu is India’s first neurodivergent care platform for children, developing personalised, inclusive and evidence-informed approaches to support children with learning, developmental and neurodevelopmental needs.We are seeking an experienced PhD-qualified Special Educator / Special Education Research Professional to lead the development, evaluation and continuous improvement of Jadhu's special education and child-development programs.This role is ideal for an academic and clinical professional who can bridge research, special education practice, assessment, intervention and technology-enabled care.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical & Educational Assessment* Lead comprehensive educational and developmental assessments of children with neurodevelopmental and learning needs.* Interpret assessment findings and translate them into practical educational and intervention recommendations.* Support the development and standardisation of assessment protocols and clinical documentation frameworks.* Establish appropriate outcome measures for monitoring children's progress.Individualised Education & Intervention* Develop and review Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) for children with complex learning and developmental needs.* Design evidence-based special education, remedial education and developmental intervention programs.* Guide educators in adapting interventions according to individual cognitive, behavioural, sensory and learning profiles.* Review intervention outcomes and recommend modifications based on measurable progress.* Support complex or challenging cases requiring advanced special-education expertise.Research & Program Development* Lead special education research initiatives within Jadhu.* Develop evidence-based intervention protocols and educational frameworks.* Design research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of Jadhu's programs and technology-enabled interventions.* Develop outcome measures, assessment protocols and data-collection methodologies.* Analyse intervention outcomes and contribute to research publications, conference presentations and academic collaborations.* Identify emerging evidence and international best practices in neurodiversity, special education and child development.* Translate research findings into practical clinical and educational programs.Technology & Product Collaboration* Work closely with Jadhu's product, technology and clinical teams to translate special-education requirements into digital interventions.* Provide subject-matter expertise for developing technology-enabled learning and intervention programs.* Review educational content, digital therapeutic activities and child-development programs for clinical and educational relevance.* Contribute to the development of personalised intervention pathways based on child profiles and measurable outcomes.Team Leadership & Training* Mentor and supervise Special Educators and junior clinical/educational professionals.* Develop training programs and competency frameworks for Special Educators.* Conduct workshops and case-based training for educators and multidisciplinary professionals.* Establish quality standards for assessments, IEPs, intervention delivery and documentation.* Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences.Parent & Stakeholder Engagement* Support complex parent consultations and explain assessment and intervention outcomes in a clear and empathetic manner.* Provide evidence-based recommendations for home-based learning and developmental support.* Collaborate with psychologists, therapists, paediatric professionals and other specialists.* Build academic and institutional partnerships relevant to special education and neurodivergent care.Required Qualifications* PhD in Special Education, Education, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Child Development or a closely related discipline.* Master's degree in Special Education / Education / Rehabilitation / Psychology or relevant field.* Relevant professional registration/certification where applicable.* Strong academic and research background in special education or neurodevelopment.* Significant experience working with children with autism, ADHD, specific learning disabilities, developmental delays or other neurodevelopmental conditions.* Demonstrated experience in assessment, intervention planning and IEP development.Preferred Experience* Experience in a university, research institution, clinical centre, special school or multidisciplinary child-development organisation.* Peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.* Experience designing or validating assessment/intervention protocols.* Experience supervising Special Educators, students or research teams.* Experience in clinical research or evidence-based intervention development.* Experience working with digital health, EdTech, health-tech or assistive technology is highly desirable.Core Competencies* Advanced knowledge of special education and neurodiversity.* Strong research methodology and analytical skills.* Assessment and intervention expertise.* Evidence-based practice.* IEP development and outcome measurement.* Academic writing and scientific communication.* Team leadership and mentoring.* Multidisciplinary collaboration.* Strong parent and stakeholder communication.* Child-centred and neurodiversity-affirming approach.Key Performance Indicators* Development and quality of evidence-based intervention programs.* Assessment and IEP quality.* Measurable child-development and learning outcomes.* Research projects, publications and academic collaborations.* Development of standardised clinical/educational protocols.* Training and competency development of Special Educators.* Contribution to Jadhu's technology-enabled care and educational products.* Quality of multidisciplinary collaboration.Role ObjectiveThe PhD Special Educator / Senior Special Education & Research Lead will help Jadhu build a scientifically robust and scalable special-education ecosystem by combining clinical expertise, research, evidence-based intervention, outcome measurement and technology.The role will serve as a bridge between research, clinical practice, education and product development, helping Jadhu establish high-quality standards for neurodivergent child care.Interested candidates share your resume to : hr@myingage.com