Arabic Speaking Speech Therapist – School Setting

Business Umbrella; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Arabic Speaking Speech & Language Therapist to assess and treat communication challenges among students. The role involves designing therapy programs, collaborating with teachers and parents, and maintaining documentation. A Bachelor's or Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and 3 years of experience are required. Fluent Arabic and good English are essential. The position offers a full-time contract with flexible part-time and revenue-sharing arrangements available.

Benefits

Benefits and incentives as per client structure

Qualifications

• 3 years pediatric / school-based SLP experience.
• DHA/DOH/MOHAP license or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen students and conduct comprehensive assessments for speech sound production, language fluency, voice and social communication.
• Design and deliver individualized and group therapy programs linked to classroom and IEP goals.
• Provide therapy in push-in pull-out and co-teaching models with class teachers.
• Coach teachers and LSAs on strategies to support language and communication in the classroom.
• Counsel and train parents on home practice and generalization.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and reports.

Skills

Native/fluent Arabic

Good English

Experience with autism spectrum

Experience with developmental language disorders

Experience with stuttering

Experience with learning difficulties

Education

Bachelors / Masters in Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders

Job description

Arabic Speaking Speech & Language Therapist School Program

Location: UAE School / Inclusion Department

Employment Type: Full-time (part-time / revenue sharing considered)

Role Purpose

Prevent identify and treat speech language and communication challenges that affect learning social interaction and classroom participation. Provide Arabic-focused speech and language therapy and collaborate with teachers and parents to support inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen students and conduct comprehensive assessments for speech sound production, language fluency, voice and social communication.
• Design and deliver individualized and group therapy programs linked to classroom and IEP goals.
• Provide therapy in push-in pull-out and co-teaching models with class teachers.
• Coach teachers and LSAs on strategies to support language and communication in the classroom.
• Counsel and train parents on home practice and generalization.
• Maintain accurate documentation progress notes and reports for school and (where relevant) insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelors / Masters in Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders.
• 3 years pediatric / school-based SLP experience.
• DHA/DOH/MOHAP license or eligibility preferred.
• Native/fluent Arabic plus good English.
• Experience with autism spectrum developmental language disorders stuttering and learning difficulties is an advantage.

Benefits & Compensation

Full-time or flexible part-time / revenue-sharing arrangement. Benefits and incentives as per client structure.