Educational Therapist

**DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE LIMITED**
**ORGANISATION PROFILE**
Join a rapidly growing organisation that has over 250 full time employees and operates from 14

centres and other locations in Singapore

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore Limited (DAS) provides a continuum of services for children

with dyslexia, their parents, mainstream teachers and other professionals in the field of dyslexia in

Singapore.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Position Educational Therapist (Mathematics) - flexi-scheme

Division/Branch Mathematics Programme, SES Division

We are looking for individuals with a passion in teaching Mathematics but are not able to commit to

respond at short notice to cover classes at the different DAS learning centres. They must be able to

Ministry of Education (MOE) before they can start teaching at the DAS.

**About our Mathematics Programme**
The aim of the Mathematics programme, under the Specialised Educational Services (SES) division, is

to effectively support students with dyslexia who have persistent difficulties in mathematics,

particularly with understanding maths concepts and word problems. The Maths programme is open

to all primary school students who have a diagnosis of dyslexia.

Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 5 students per class. Classes are conducted once a week, 1 hour

per lesson. Teaching is based on the needs of the child, with a strong emphasis on concept building,

addressing areas of skill deficit.

**The duties of DAS Educational Therapists (Mathematics) include
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Craft and deliver lesson plans to meet the students' needs and abilities, in line with the

guidelines of the SES Maths curriculum.Design accompanying instructional materials for lessons that meet students’ varying needs

while ensuring that students are well engaged and having fun during lessons.Share information and discuss issues relating to students’ learning progress with parents on

a monthly basis.Monitor the progress of the students and write progress reports every semester.Conduct Parent-Teacher Conference held at the end of each semester (twice a year).Attend all training sessions provided by the Maths team.

**TRAINING PROVIDED**
The DAS places great emphasis on providing a professional service and helping our teachers develop.

Educational Therapists (Mathematics) on the flexi scheme (Flexi Maths EdTs) **will need to** attend the

following courses:

- Certificate in Dyslexia Studies
- Certificate in Supporting SpLD Learners in MathematicsProfessional Certificate Course (PCC) in Mathematics

The DAS will fully sponsor the course fees for the training. In view of the sponsorship, there is a 2
- year minimum service period (MSP).

While the DAS is invested in providing training and support, Flexi Maths EdTs are expected to invest

their personal time for the training and other matters such as attending lectures, completing the

necessary course work and preparing lesson plans for the classes they are teaching.

**MINIMUM SERVICE PERIOD**
In view of the full sponsorship by the DAS for the training course fees, there is a 2-year minimum

service period (MSP) that the Educational Therapists (Mathematics) on the flexi scheme (Flexi Maths

EdTs) have to serve. The MSP will start from the date of the first teaching class.

Compensation to the DAS is payable should the Flexi Maths EdT not fulfil the MSP obligations.

During this 2-year MSP, Flexi Maths EdTs are expected to fulfil 640 teaching hours (at a minimum of

8 hours per week).

**COMPETENCIES**
**Personal Competencies (Core):

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Positive learning attitudeGreat drive and initiativePassionate in working with children of all

ages and abilitiesPatient and understanding

**Technical Competencies (Skills):

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Microsoft Office**:

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Google Suite

(e.g. Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.)**:

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Zoom

**REQUIREMENTS**
**Education**:
Minimum grade of B4 for

E Maths at GCE “O” levels.Degree from a recognised

university.Teaching Certificates (for

example Bachelor of

Art/Science in Education,

Post-Graduate Diploma in

Education) are preferred.

**Experience:

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Teaching Mathematics to

students in primary or

secondary level.Experience in working with

children with dyslexia or

other specific learning

differences will be an asset.Experience as former MOE

Maths teachers are

preferred.

**Other Skills & Knowledge:

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Good understanding of the

Singapore Mathematics

curriculum.Strong interpersonal skills

with the ability to

communicate effectively.**

**WORKING HOURS**
Educational Therapists (Mathematics) are expected to conduct their classes on weekday afternoons

and evenings up to 9 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays during MOE school terms. They are

expected to teach a minimum of eight (8) hours a week.

They may also be called upon to respond at short notice to cover classes at the different DAS

learning centres.

**WORK VENUE**
Educational Therapists (Mathematics) must be willing to travel to different DA