Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 235202: Sign Language Teacher

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 235202 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Provide the technical support, instructions, tools and materials for teaching sign language to hearing-impaired students; and provide students and guardians with advice on hearing disability.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`235202`
Official Title (EN)	Sign Language Teacher
Official Title (AR)	Sign Language Teacher
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Teaching professionals
Minor Group	Other teaching professionals
Unit Group	Special needs teachers
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`235101`	Teaching Methods Specialist	Teaching Methods Specialist	View Occupation 235101 →
`235102`	Curriculum Development Specialist	Curriculum Development Specialist	View Occupation 235102 →
`235103`	Educational Guidance Specialist	Educational Guidance Specialist	View Occupation 235103 →
`235104`	Educational Supervision Specialist	Educational Supervision Specialist	View Occupation 235104 →
`235105`	Measurement and Evaluation Specialist	Measurement and Evaluation Specialist	View Occupation 235105 →
`235106`	Training Programs Design Specialist	Training Programs Design Specialist	View Occupation 235106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Teacher training with subject specialisation
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 235202. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 235202?

SSCO 235202 designates Sign Language Teacher (Sign Language Teacher) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 235202 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.