Empowering School Speech-Language Therapist

Royal Health Group; Al Ain; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Health Group is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to support students with communication challenges in a school setting in Abu Dhabi. You will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and social communication needs, fostering academic success and classroom participation.

The role involves collaborating with educators, parents, and other specialists, developing individualized therapy plans, and contributing to IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Valid professional license or eligibility to obtain a license in Abu Dhabi (DOH/HAAD).
• Experience working with children, preferably in a school setting.
• Knowledge of speech and language disorders including autism and development delays.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students’ speech, language, and communication abilities through observation, testing, and consultations.
• Develop individualized therapy plans addressing articulation, language, voice, and social communication.
• Provide one-on-one and group therapy sessions to improve classroom participation.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom strategies for language development.
• Train staff and parents on techniques to support communication goals.
• Document progress and update therapy plans as needed.
• Participate in IEP meetings to provide insights and set goals.
• Stay informed about current research and best practices in speech-language pathology.

Skills

Therapy plan development

Assessment tools

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Empathy and patience

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders

Job description

Royal Health Group is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to support students with communication challenges in a school setting in Abu Dhabi. You will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and social communication needs, fostering academic success and classroom participation.

The role involves collaborating with educators, parents, and other specialists, developing individualized therapy plans, and contributing to IEP meetings.