Autism Therapist - Empower Students with Life Skills

Pathlight School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Job summary

Pathlight School, Singapore’s first autism-focused school offering the national curriculum with life skills, invites applications for an Autism Therapist. You will develop and deliver individualised behavioural plans and run Life Skills programmes for ASD students, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

You will need strong communication, analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment while supporting diverse viewpoints and needs.

Qualifications

• Min. Degree in Psychology or related fields.
• Passion to help special needs students maximise their talents and potential.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to evolving situations and diverse viewpoints
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team in a fast paced and dynamic work environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individualised behavioural plans in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Plan and deliver programmes for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the area of Life Skills (e.g. self-regulation, work habits, social and thinking skills)
• Manage and respond to an emergency support line for school staff requiring immediate support for behavioural support
• Plan and train stakeholders on ASD related topics
• Participate in team assessments for school admissions

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Pathlight School, Singapore’s first autism-focused school offering the national curriculum with life skills, invites applications for an Autism Therapist. You will develop and deliver individualised behavioural plans and run Life Skills programmes for ASD students, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

You will need strong communication, analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment while supporting diverse viewpoints and needs.