Arabic Speaking Speech Therapist – School Setting

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an Arabic-speaking Speech & Language Therapist for a school program in the UAE. The role focuses on preventing, identifying, and treating speech, language, and communication challenges to support learning and classroom participation.

You will deliver Arabic-focused therapy, collaborate with teachers and parents, and adapt push-in, pull-out, and co-teaching approaches while maintaining thorough documentation and progress reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• 3+ years pediatric / school-based SLP experience.
• DHA/DOH/MOHAP license or eligibility preferred.
• Experience with autism spectrum, developmental language disorders, stuttering and learning difficulties is an advantage.

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.

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders

Job description

Arabic Speaking Speech Therapist - School Setting

Job Title: Arabic Speaking Speech & Language Therapist - School Program

Location: UAE - School / Inclusion Department

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

• Bachelor's / Master's in Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders.
• 3+ years pediatric / school-based SLP experience.
• DHA/DOH/MOHAP license or eligibility preferred.
• Experience with autism spectrum, developmental language disorders, stuttering and learning difficulties is an advantage.

Contract & Compensation

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