Impactful Early Childhood Speech & Language Specialist

Sharjah Education Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Access to continuous professional development

Supportive professional community

Job summary

A government educational organization seeks a Speech and Language Specialist to enhance early childhood communication development. The role includes assessments, therapy delivery, training nursery staff, and engaging families. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, and bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is mandatory. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within the Emirate of Sharjah.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in early childhood speech and language therapy.
• Experience supporting children aged 0–4 years.
• Excellent documentation and case-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for speech and language delays.
• Provide therapy sessions in nurseries.
• Train nursery staff on communication milestones.
• Guide families on speech development strategies.
• Collaborate with psychologists and educators.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English

Assessment and therapeutic planning skills

Empathetic, family-centered communication

Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Child protection commitment

Education

Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology

PhD preferred

Job description

A government educational organization seeks a Speech and Language Specialist to enhance early childhood communication development. The role includes assessments, therapy delivery, training nursery staff, and engaging families. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, and bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is mandatory. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within the Emirate of Sharjah.