Speech and Language Therapist

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational service provider in Singapore seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to manage speech language programs for students with communication challenges. You will assess, diagnose, and deliver speech therapy while collaborating with teachers and parents. The role requires a recognized degree in Speech Pathology and 3 to 5 years of experience, with opportunities for entry-level candidates. This position involves training and supporting caregivers and teachers, making a substantial impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in speech therapy.
• Valid practising certificate with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC).
• Experience with children and young adults with intellectual disabilities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for communication disorders.
• Consult with teachers and parents on speech therapy interventions.
• Train and support teachers and caregivers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Ability to work independently

Education

Recognized Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Work Locations (Please indicate your preferred schools in your application):

• APSN Chaoyang School (Ang Mo Kio)
• APSN Katong School (Bedok North)
• APSN Tanglin School (Redhill/Alexandra Road) - Relocating to Ang Mo Kio in Q4 2025

Job Purpose:

You shall be responsible for the speech language programme for students &/or trainees with oral communication challenges including evaluation of all students &/or trainees with suspected or identified communication disorders and the development, management and coordination of a speech and language programme, including difficulty in swallowing.

Key Responsibilities:

Consultation

• Provide professional inputs to support understanding of clients’ speech, language and communication difficulties to teachers, parents/caregivers, professional staff, administrators and the public.
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving to assist teachers, parents / caregivers, professional staff and administrators with practical ideas and recommendations in the setting of goals, selection and design of intervention programs, etc.

Assessment

• Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services for students/trainees with speech and language disorders.
• Measure outcomes of treatment and conduct continuous evaluation
• Identify effective practices and programs to improve and enhance quality of services.
• Able to apply formal and informal modes of assessment.
• Maintain efficient client records and documentation. i.e. Assessment reports filing in students’ confidential file.

Treatment Strategies

• Implement intervention program based on assessment, interpretation and planning.

Discharge Planning

• The Speech and Language Therapists should write a discharge based on the following:
• Documented evidence showing that the student has achieved all the objectives or the students can no longer benefit from the therapy.
• The student to be discharge from therapy services if he/she leaves the school.
• Recommend other services, if applicable to the student and other family members.
• Refer and write a discharge summary, if necessary, when the student is going to another service or an APSN School.

Training and Support

• Train and support teachers, caregivers and other communication partners of individuals with speech, language, communication difficulties.
• Mentor and supervise of support personnel.

Job Requirements:

• Recognized Degree in Speech Pathology from accredited college / university with 3 to 5 years speech therapy experience
• Good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant work experience ranging from children to young adults with intellectual disability would be an advantage
• Ability to work with independently and with minimum supervision
• Valid practising certificate with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
• Entry level candidates who recently completed the studies in Speech Pathology are welcome to apply. We will provide AHPC supervision requirements and support.