Educational Therapist

DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Join a rapidly growing organisation that has over 300 full time & flexi-scheme employees and
operates from 12 learning centres all over in Singapore

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) provides a continuum of services for children with
dyslexia, their parents, mainstream teachers and other professionals in the field of dyslexia in
Singapore.
Position Educational Therapist (Science) - Flexi Scheme
Division/Branch Science Programme, SES Division

We are looking for individuals with a passion in teaching Science but are not able to commit to a full
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 Science Programme
The Science Explorers Short-Term Programme (STP) is one of the most exciting programmes
available under Specialised Educational Services (SES) division. In line with our Ministry of
Education’s (MOE) Science syllabus, our students with dyslexia learn to ‘Explore Science & Enrich
Their Minds’ There are five Science Themes; Diversity, Interactions, Systems, Energy and Cycles,
which are, included respectively in each Science Explorers STP, throughout the year. These Science
Explorers STPs have been designed to support our students from Primary 3 to Primary 6 with their
knowledge and skills to answer Science exam questions in an interactive and fun environment.

Our intake is kept to a maximum of 6 students per Science class. In a school-term of 10 weeks, our
Science classes are conducted once a week and it is 1 hour per lesson. All teaching materials and
students’ worksheets will be provided for conducting the Science theme-based lessons, which
include both ‘Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) approach and Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach that
encourages students’ engagement during Science lessons.

The duties of DAS Flexi Educational Therapists (Science) include the following:

Delivering lesson plans face-to-face and/or online lessons that meet the students' needs and
abilities, in line with the guidelines of the SES Science curriculum.

Monitoring the progress of the students based on their Pre & Post Science Assessments as
well as during Science lessons.

Sharing information on progress of students and discussing issues if any, with parents on a
termly basis.

Fulfilling administrative responsibilities such as marking attendance for all lessons.
Attending all training sessions provided by the Science team.
Participating in the Quality Assurance Audit (QAA) annually to ensure that our Science

Programmes are of high quality and its effectiveness throughout the year.
Responding to relief teaching needs where necessary.
Participating in research to evaluate the effectiveness of the Science Programme (optional).

TRAINING PROVIDED
The DAS places great emphasis on providing a professional service and helping our teachers develop.
Educational Therapists (Science) on the flexi scheme (Flexi Science EdTs) will need to attend the
following courses:

- Certificate in Dyslexia Studies

Professional Certificate Course (PCC) in Science Support
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 Science EdTs are expected to invest
their personal time for the training and other matters such as attending lectures and completing the
necessary course work.

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 (Science) on the flexi scheme (Flexi Science
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 Science EdT not fulfil the MSP obligations.

During this 2-year MSP, Flexi Science EdTs are expected to fulfil 640 teaching hours (at a minimum of
8 hours per week).

COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies (Core):
Positive learning attitude
Great drive and initiative
Passionate in working with children of all

ages and abilities
Patient and understanding

Technical Competencies (Skills):
Microsoft Office
Google Suite

(e.g. Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.)
Zoom

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Education:
Degree from a recognised

university.

Minimum Grade C6 for
Science at GCE “O” levels.

Experience:
No teaching experience is

necessary; however, some
experience in teaching
Science, and/or working
with children with specific
learning differences would
be an advantage.

Other Skills & Knowledge:
Strong interpersonal skills

with the ability to
communicate effectively.

Flexibility in adapting to the
changing needs of the
Science Programme.

Good understanding of the
Singapore Science
curriculum would be an
advantage.

WORKING HOURS
Flexi Educational Therapists (Science) are e