Speech Therapist

The Indian Public School(TIPS) Globeducate India; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Public School (TIPS) Globeducate India is seeking a Speech Therapist to support students with speech and language needs through assessment, therapy planning, intervention and progress monitoring. You will work with teachers, parents and the Student Support / Inclusion Team to improve communication skills and participation in the school environment.

Qualifications include BASLP/MASLP with 2–5 years of relevant experience; strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech & Language Pathology or Audiology from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with the applicable professional body, where required.
• Preferably 2–5 years of relevant experience in schools or paediatric settings.
• Knowledge of speech and language development and therapy interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess students with speech, language and communication concerns.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans.
• Conduct individual and small-group sessions.
• Monitor progress and modify strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to integrate strategies.
• Maintain confidential records and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary coordination

Documentation

Education

BASLP / MASLP

Job description

The Speech Therapist will support students with speech, language, communication, voice and related developmental needs through assessment, therapy planning, intervention and progress monitoring. The role will work closely with teachers, parents and the Student Support / Inclusion Team to improve students’ communication skills and participation in the school environment.

Key responsibilities includes but not limited to:

• Assess students with concerns related to speech, language, articulation, fluency, voice, communication and social interaction.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans based on identified student needs.
• Conduct individual and small-group speech and language therapy sessions.
• Support students in improving pronunciation, vocabulary, expressive and receptive language, fluency, communication and classroom participation.
• Identify students who may require further specialist assessment or referral and coordinate appropriately.
• Maintain accurate assessment reports, therapy plans, session notes, progress records and review documentation.
• Monitor student progress regularly and modify intervention strategies based on outcomes.
• Participate in IEP / student support meetings and contribute appropriate speech and communication goals.
• Work closely with teachers, special educators, counsellors and other professionals to integrate communication strategies into classroom practice.
• Guide parents and teachers on simple exercises and strategies that can be continued at home and in school.
• Support students with developmental, neurological, learning or communication-related needs within the scope of speech therapy practice.
• Recommend suitable communication aids, visual supports or assistive strategies where required.
• Maintain therapy materials, assessment tools and communication resources appropriately.
• Coordinate with external medical / therapy professionals, where authorised and required, for continuity of student support.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and ensure records are handled securely.
• Participate in awareness programmes, inclusion initiatives and professional development activities.
• Perform other relevant student-support and therapy responsibilities assigned by the School from time to time.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Speech & Language Pathology / Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP / MASLP or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with the applicable professional body / council, wherever required.
• Preferably 2–5 years of relevant experience, with experience working with children in schools, paediatric therapy centres or inclusive education settings being preferred.
• Knowledge of speech and language development, articulation, fluency, communication disorders and therapeutic interventions.
• Good communication, observation, documentation and interdisciplinary coordination skills.

Safeguarding Commitment

TIPS Globeducate is strongly committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children. The Speech Therapist shall maintain appropriate professional boundaries, respect the privacy and dignity of every student during assessment and therapy, remain alert to any safeguarding concern or disclosure, and immediately report the same through the School’s prescribed safeguarding process. All therapy interactions and student contact must be carried out in accordance with the School’s safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality and safer-working practices.