(a) To participate in the curriculum research and development of the adapted curriculum framework (including Applied Learning) that enhances teaching and learning of students with special educational needs; (b) to provide on-site professional support and in-service teacher development/education programmes to facilitate the design, organization, implementation and evaluation of the school-based curriculum in schools for the intellectually disabled; (c) to direct and assist teachers in the development of teaching, learning, assessment strategies and curriculum materials including IT-based strategies and resources for students in schools for the intellectually disabled; (d) to assist in planning, organizing, and to take part in curriculum support activities, including the collection, development, production and dissemination of teaching and learning materials and good practices to schools through various means; (e) to assist in evaluating school-based curriculum materials of special schools; (f) to provide special education-related professional services and to participate in the related committees and task groups within and/or outside the Education Bureau (EDB); and (g) to perform administrative duties related to the day-to-day operation of the section, including answering public enquiries, as required.

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree or equivalent; and a certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent [see Note (ii)]; (b) 'Level 2' results in the two language papers [Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)] in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [see Note (iii)]; (c) at least 6 years' relevant post-qualification experience in teaching or curriculum development [see Note (iv)]; and (d) preference will be given to candidates who possess a higher degree related to curriculum development and / or special educational needs, or equivalent, or some experience at supervisory level.