Educational Therapist

St. Andrew's Mission School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a dedicated professional to provide literacy support for students facing learning challenges. The job involves implementing individualized plans, conducting assessments, and collaborating with educational staff to enhance student literacy. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in special education or learning support.

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in any discipline.
• Teaching qualifications or equivalent in Special Education preferred.
• Trained in learning approaches like Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening, assessments, and individualized intervention plans.
• Collaborate with English Department in curriculum planning and training.
• Stay current with literacy intervention best practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Player

Literacy Intervention

Education

Recognised degree from a recognised University

Teaching qualifications in Special Education (preferred)

Job description

Working Location: Bukit Batok

Working Hours: 7 am to 4 pm (Mondays to Fridays)

Job responsibilities

Clinical services:

• Provide screening, identification and assessments for students with varying learning difficulties, particularly in the areas of reading, spelling, decoding, comprehension and writing.

• Identify and prioritize goals for intervention in collaboration with the student, families and the school team.

• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans (1:1 or small group intervention settings) that address the specific needs of each student.

• Provide consultation, individual and/or group evidence-based interventions and strategies to support students’ literacy skills.

• Conduct continuous evaluation to measure outcomes of therapeutic interventions.

• Maintain accurate documentation of assessment, intervention and communication with families.

• Participate in developing protocols and clinical guidelines to improve services in conjunction with the Head of Student Support/School Leaders.

Coaching, Training & Programme Development:

• Collaborate with the school’s English Department to support the areas of teaching, curriculum planning, and/or development of resources and instructional materials.

• Conduct in-house training programs for internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide supervision and mentorship support to new / junior therapists.

Continuing Professional Development:

• Stay current with the best practices in relation to the field of literacy interventions and evidence-based practices in relation to autism.

• Participate and engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• Remain up to date with relevant organizational processes, policies and professional codes of conduct.

Job Holder requirements and attributes

• Possess at least a recognised degree from a recognised University, in any discipline area.

• Teaching qualifications or equivalent in Special Education is preferred

• Trained in specific learning approaches, such as Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell and/or other relevant remedial approaches.

• At least 1-2 years of experience in providing learning support to children with literacy challenges and/or learning support experience for students at Primary Level.

• Prior experience working in the field of special education and/or working with individuals with special needs is an added advantage.

• Good team player with strong communication, interpersonal skills and critical thinking, in order to effectively collaborate and provide person-centric services.

• Able to work independently and effectively.

• Strong command of English (written and spoken).