Speech Therapist

Skool4Kidz Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early intervention service provider in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to assess and support preschool children in their developmental needs. The role includes developing intervention strategies, working with educators and parents, and conducting assessments. Candidates should have a recognized degree in Speech and Language Therapy and at least one year of relevant pediatric experience. Competitive compensation and a supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of paediatric experience, preferably within a multip-disciplinary team.
• Experience in assessment and working with preschool children or children with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment to identify the child's developmental needs.
• Administer, score and interpret specialized speech and language assessments.
• Develop and monitor appropriate individualized intervention strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by Allied Health Professional Council

Full registration with AHPC

Preferably member of Speech and Language Therapy Singapore (SALTS)

Job description

As a Speech Therapist in Skool4kidz, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team in the Early Intervention Department which provides services to children requiring early intervention support. You will support our preschool children through assessment and intervention. You will work in partnership with our Learning Support Educators (LSEds), preschool teachers, parents/caregivers/families and other relevant professionals/stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct assessment to identify the child’s developmental needs.
• Administer, score and interpret specialized speech and language assessments.
• Conceptualise intervention goals and plans to support child’s developmental needs.
• Report assessment and intervention outcomes in Individualised Educational Plan (IEP) and End-of-intervention (EOI) reports.
• Develop, implement and monitor appropriate and individualized intervention strategies.
• Guide and support Learning Support Educators (LSEds) and preschool teachers to use personalised strategies to support child.
• Provide guidance to parents/caregivers on use of personalised strategies to support child.
• Train or co‑train Learning Support Educators, preschool teachers, parents/caregivers on specific speech and language strategies/techniques.
• Identify areas of training/support needs and helm the development of in‑house early intervention resources for preschool teachers, parents/caregivers.
• Monitor and track key clinical performance indicators (e.g., achievement of IEP goals, evaluation, etc).
• Conceptualise and conduct in research/quality improvement projects.
• Lead/co‑lead special projects to support children with learning and developmental needs.
• To undertake and perform any other executive work assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC).
• Full registration with AHPC.
• Preferably member of Speech and Language Therapy Singapore (SALTS) or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of paediatric experience, preferably within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Experience in assessment and working with preschool children or children with developmental disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities) preferred.
• Have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.