Speech and Language Therapist

Pathlight; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathlight School in Singapore is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to support students on the autism spectrum with language, literacy and social communication needs, through assessment, direct intervention and collaboration with teachers.

Senior SLTs will provide supervision to junior therapists, drive program development, and deliver training to educators and parents while maintaining compliant AHPC registration and a student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Full AHPC registration is required to practise as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Willingness to learn about autism and contribute to the autism community.
• Able to work independently and also collaborate with a team in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and report on language, literacy and communication for learners with autism.
• Conduct school-based assessments for curriculum and lesson planning.
• Plan and deliver 1:1 and small group language/speech interventions.
• Refer to external services when needed and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Participate in curriculum/program development and staff training.
• Senior SLTs: supervise junior therapists and report on service goals.
• Deliver training to educators and parents on language and social communication.

Skills

Flexibility

Independent work

Autism awareness

Job description

Join us in Transforming Lives Together!

Pathlight School is the first autism-focused school in Singaporeto offer thenational 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 national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.

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.

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

• 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 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.