Speech and Language Therapist

Pathlight School / Autism Resource Centre (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on transforming the lives of students with autism by enhancing their communication, language, and literacy skills. You'll be involved in assessments, intervention planning, and providing training to educators and parents, making a significant impact on the autism community. With a commitment to professional development, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Full registration with AHPC and a passion for serving the autism community.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes and work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and report findings for intervention planning.
• Plan and conduct direct interventions on language and communication goals.
• Provide training to educators and parents on language support strategies.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Assessment and Report Writing

Intervention Planning

Collaboration and Consultation

Training and Coaching

Education

Full registration with the Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)

Job description

Join us in Transforming Lives Together!

Pathlight School is the first autism-focused school in Singapore to offer the national curriculum together with life readiness skills. It caters to students on the autism spectrum with related conditions, aged 7 to 18 years, who are cognitively able to access the national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.

The team at Autism Intervention, Training & Consultancy (AITC) provides training and consultancy services for professionals and caregivers, as well as direct intervention services for individuals on the autism spectrum.

As a Speech & Language Therapist, you will work with students with autism on a range of skills including social communication, language and literacy.

Your Impact and Contribution includes:

Assessment & Report Writing

• Conduct and report on assessment findings in the areas of language, literacy and communication in learners with autism within a school context for direct intervention planning and exam access.
• Conduct school team based assessment for curriculum and lesson planning.

Intervention

• Plan and conduct 1:1 and small group direct intervention on language, communication and literacy goals.
• Make necessary referrals to external and alternative services where necessary.
• Participate in collaborative consultation model with key stakeholders.

Programme Development

• Participate in curriculum / program development projects.
• For the position of Senior SLT - develop program wide or school wide intervention programmes on areas related to communication and language.

Coaching/Training

• Provide training, consultation and instructions to educators on evidence informed approaches, tools and strategies to support students in language (including literacy) and functional communication (e.g. appropriate use of AAC support strategies to enhance spontaneous communication and social interaction).
• Deliver training to parents and teachers on issues related to language and social communication and interaction.

For Senior SLTs - Management and Leadership

• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior SLTs.
• Provide routine reporting on agreed Key Goals for Speech and Language Therapy service provision.
• Influence the development of programme and policies to promote best practice in communication, language and literacy development.

Minimum Requirements:

• Full registration with the Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC).
• Desire to learn about autism and the passion to serve the autism community.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes and different perspectives.
• Able to work independently and collaborate as a team member in a dynamic work environment.

We are also looking for Principal Speech and Language Therapist. Please write in to [e-mail] to enquire about the position.

We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contributions.

We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.