Speech and Language Therapist

The Student Support Department (SSD) is looking for a highly qualified, licensed Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) with previous experience in school-based therapy to join our expanding team of multi disciplinary professionals. Utilizing a MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Model, the primary role of the SLT is to provide a range of interventions and consultation to the school community in order to increase students’ speech and language development across all learning environments.

**Responsibilities**

Delivers effective and efficient intervention to students across a variety of settings
- Utilizes a range of evidence-based strategies to successfully carry out speech and language therapy
- Conducts intervention with students using appropriate resources in small group and in-class settings
- Establishes positive, safe, and trusting relationships with young children and their families to encourage student progress related to their speech and language development

Provides consultation to teachers, parents, and other service providers in order to foster greater speech and language development for students of concern
- Participates on a multi-disciplinary team of professionals by utilizing strengths based approach
- Prepares and disseminates professional resources according to student need
- Offers ongoing support to faculty, staff, and parents in order to accelerate student growth

Collaborates with related (internal/external) services providers
- Establishes and maintains ongoing professional collaboration with service providers on and off campus in order to maximize student impact on speech and language development

Regularly assesses students’ speech and language needs within the school environment
- Clearly evidences clinical reasoning through delivery and interpretation of assessment
- Collects and analyzes screening and progress monitoring data to identify student need, modify intervention, and report progress to parents, faculty, staff, and administration
- Summarizes assessment results and incorporates information into an appropriate support plan

Serves as a case manager for students receiving support services
- Gathers relevant background information related to students’ speech and language needs
- Maintains updated and accurate student files which adhere to high-levels of confidentiality
- Coordinates, facilitates, and maintains records on meetings with parents, teachers, and internal/external service providers

Offers professional development to the wider school community
- Develops and facilitates training for faculty, staff, and parents related to class-wide and home prevention and intervention strategies

**Position Requirements**
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children as an SLT with relevant qualifications
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and professional collaboration skills
- Must demonstrate flexibility, strong work habits, and a positive attitude
- Strong organizational skills and excellent command of the English language
- Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology
- Strong references and attendance record

**Qualifications**

Required:

- Educational degree from an accredited speech and language training program
- Minimum 3 years experience working with children as a SLT

**Preferred**:

- AHPC Supervisor Status highly preferred (Singapore Allied Health Professionals)
- Experience working as an SLT in Singapore
- Knowledge and/or experience practicing SLT within an MTSS/RtI Model
- Previous experience providing direct or indirect SLT services in a school setting
- *Full registration/practicing certificate with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
- *If applicant is not registered with the AHPC, the expectation would be to become fully registered within 3 years of position acceptance._

**Salary**: $4,000.00 - $5,500.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- relevant work: 3 years (preferred)