Arabic Speaking Speech Therapist - School Setting

Business Umbrella; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UAE is seeking an Arabic Speaking Speech & Language Therapist for its School Inclusion Department. The successful candidate will prevent, identify, and treat communication challenges affecting student participation. Responsibilities include designing therapy programs, coaching teachers, and maintaining documentation. A Bachelor's or Master's in Speech-Language Pathology along with 3+ years of relevant experience is required. This is a full-time or flexible part-time position with benefits available.

Benefits

Benefits according to client structure

Life incentives

Qualifications

• 3+ years pediatric/school-based SLP experience.
• DHA/DOH/MOHAP license or eligibility preferred.
• Experience with autism spectrum and learning difficulties is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Screen students and assess speech and language.
• Design individualized therapy programs linked to classroom goals.
• Maintain documentation and progress notes.

Skills

Arabic speaking

Therapy design

Communication coaching

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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 life's incentives as per client structure.