Speech And Language Therapist / Senior Speech And Language Therapist

Autism Association (Singapore); Senior; On-site; AUD 100,323 - 144,911; Full time

Job summary

Autism Association (Singapore) is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist / Senior Speech and Language Therapist to support students on the autism spectrum with intellectual disabilities within a school-based setting. The role emphasizes assessment, intervention, and coaching to staff.

The candidate will plan and deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions, implement AAC strategies, and lead professional development for educators, working with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered with AHP in Singapore as Full Registrant.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in speech-language pathology.
• Desire to learn about autism and dedication to serving autistic individuals and their families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech-language assessments for complex cases and plan interventions.
• Assess and monitor students' communication levels to inform intervention planning.
• Plan and deliver 1:1 or small-group intervention sessions.
• Lead school-wide initiatives on AAC supports with the development team.
• Refer to external speech-language therapy services when needed beyond classroom scope.
• Research resources and methods to tailor approaches for students' goals.
• Coach educators on communication screening and AAC use.
• Plan induction and provide supervision/training for SLTs.
• Contribute to program development and policy/procedure improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching and training

AAC knowledge

Assessment & intervention planning

Leadership

Education

Registered with Allied Health Professions Council in Singapore as Full Registrant

5–7 years of relevant experience

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist / Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Position Type: Speech and Language Therapist / Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Full Time)

We are a value-based organization, committed to serving students on the autism spectrum who have an intellectual disability. Working as a team from different professional backgrounds, we work interdependently to provide the best evidence-informed practices so that quality education can be provided through an autism-focused curriculum, competent staff, and strong family collaboration.

Responsibilities

Assessment and Intervention

• Conduct speech/language assessment for complex cases and plan for intervention
• Communication level of students and plan for intervention

Program Planning & Delivery

• Plans for intervention in 1:1/small group
• Implements school-wide initiatives on Alternative/Augmentative Communication (AAC) supports for students with the development team
• Makes necessary referrals to external speech-language therapy services when intervention needs exceed classroom intervention scope
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing student's functional goals

Training & Coaching (Senior SLT)

• Coach educators on communication screening of students
• Provides AAC consultation, training, and coaching to educators on the use of alternative/augmentative communication (AAC) supports
• Plan and deliver training on language & communication topics related to autism
• Plan induction and orientation for new SLTs
• Coach and develop Speech and Language Therapist
• Supervise SLT eligible for registration with Allied Health Professional Council in Singapore to be a Full Registrant

Management and Service Operations (Senior SLT)

• Lead with the team in the development of program, policies & procedures to promote best practice in SLTs service provision.
• Collaborate in the development on best practices of service provision with other allied health professionals
• Recommend procurement and monitor utilization of equipment and resource materials
• Conduct performance reviews of SLTs
• Any other responsibilities as required by your Supervisor

Requirements

• Registered with the Allied Health Professions Council in Singapore as Full Registrant
• At least 5-7 years of relevant working experience in the same or related field including assessment, intervention, and coaching/teaching
• Desire to learn about Autism and the passion to serve the autism community and their families

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.